UK Government Reporter - London

Bloomberg L.P.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial news organization in London seeks a UK Government Reporter to cover political events and provide analysis on the intersection of politics, business, and finance. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience, excels in breaking news, and possesses strong writing skills. The role includes developing high-level sources and collaborating across various media platforms.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Generous retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in political, financial or business journalism.
• Proven track record of breaking news.
• Multi-platform experience such as radio, television, and podcast.

Responsibilities

• Develop sources and sniff out news at high government levels.
• Collaborate with reporters and editors to deliver impactful stories.
• Produce must-read features.

Skills

Deep understanding of UK government

Experience in political journalism

Ability to work under deadline

Strong writing skills

Networking ability

Job description

UK Government Reporter - London

Location

London

Business Area

News and Media

Ref #

10046983

Description & Requirements

Bloomberg News is one of the biggest financial and business news organizations in the world. We lead the way in breaking news and providing analysis on financial markets, from daily coverage through to in-depth features. We are known for our quality, accuracy and ability to deliver news investors can use. It’s what keeps us inventing and re-inventing, all the time.

We are looking for a tenacious, committed and experienced reporter to join our politics team in London. Based in Westminster, you'll cover Prime Minister Keir Starmer's administration and the intersection between policy, the economy and the markets.

You'll share the wider team's focus on the Labour Party's fiscal policies, its plan for growth and its response to challenges including Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and President Donald Trump. The successful candidate will have an existing network of high-level sources and a proven track record of breaking news that sets the agenda. You will work closely with teams from across the Bloomberg newsroom to reveal government decisions, explaining what they mean for the economy, markets and business.

Cutting through the noise, an ability to see the bigger picture and a thirst for scoops are essential. Ahead lie battles over taxes, financial regulation and Labour's efforts to keep the support of the business community. The ideal candidate will also be a strong writer and able to explain complex events in ways that grabs Bloomberg's sophisticated, busy and globally minded reader.

We'll expect you to contribute to platforms including podcasts, radio and television and our Readout and Balance of Power newsletters. It’s an intense beat in the London newsroom, and one that will give you the opportunity to produce exclusive work that the competition is forced to follow.

We'll trust you to:

• Develop sources and sniff out news at the highest levels of government
• Work with reporters and editors across the newsroom to deliver maximum impact for our readers
• Produce must-read features

You’ll need to have:

• A deep understanding of UK government and the intersection of politics, business and finance
• At least five years’ experience in political, financial or business journalism
• A proven track‑record of breaking news
• Ability to work calmly under deadline

We'd love to see:

• multi‑platform experience; radio, television, podcast, etc
• collaborative attitude

Life at Bloomberg is many things, but it’s never dull. We’re a truly global business with a truly diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on being open, inclusive and collaborative, and provide a work environment that inspires our employees to be their best. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and programs to support you and your family through different life stages, from parental leave to generous retirement savings plans.

If this sounds like you:

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