APAC TV Newsdesk Editor

Bloomberg L P; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomberg News in Hong Kong seeks a seasoned Editor for breaking news to drive the live TV Newsdesk, identify market-moving headlines, and deliver up-to-the-second updates to show teams while on-air.

You will collaborate with APAC leaders to coordinate coverage across Bloomberg TV, print, and digital/social platforms, maintaining calm under deadline pressure and demonstrating strong financial market fluency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a broadcast newsroom, assignment desk, or real-time wire service.
• Strong understanding of global financial markets and APAC dynamics.
• Ability to coordinate coverage across TV, print/wire, and digital platforms.
• Editorial judgment to verify and rapidly publish breaking news.
• Willing to work early morning shifts aligned with APAC market opens.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor Bloomberg Terminal alerts, Bloomberg News stories and wires, data feeds, and social channels to spot breaking coverage.
• Deliver fast, precise updates to live show producers and on-air anchors.
• Secure embargoed stories with live show producers for instant releases when restrictions lift.
• Perform high-speed data entry and real-time text delivery across newsroom platforms during fast-moving events.
• Act as editorial bridge between Bloomberg TV, the global print newsroom, digital desk, and social teams.

Skills

Broadcast journalism

Editorial judgement

Live breaking news

English fluency

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Job description

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. Bloomberg LP has built a significant media business spanning television, digital, magazine, radio and live event platforms across the globe. In the midst of a historic time in the media industry, Bloomberg Media is growing its global footprint and reach through new innovations from Bloomberg Originals to New Economy Forum.

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated Editor for breaking news, to serve as a key editorial driver on our global TV Newsdesk. You will be the operational engine during breaking news—identifying market‑moving headlines, making instant editorial calls, and delivering up‑to‑the‑second updates to TV show teams whilst LIVE on‑air. Working closely with the APAC TV Newsdesk Team Leader and Newsdesk Producers, you will help spearhead cross‑platform alignment across TV, our global print newsroom, and digital/social media platforms. You must thrive under real‑time deadline pressure, have excellent communication skills, possess strong financial market fluency, and demonstrate the leadership and editorial confidence required to mobilize global reporting resources at a moment's notice.

We’ll trust you to:

• Proactively monitor Bloomberg Terminal alerts, Bloomberg News stories and wires, data feeds, and social channels to rapidly spot, verify, and lead breaking market, corporate, and geopolitical coverage
• Deliver fast, precise, and vetted updates directly to live show producers and on‑air anchors to keep Bloomberg Television ahead of the competition
• Securely organize and pre‑position embargoed stories with live show producers to execute instant releases the moment restrictions lift
• Perform high‑speed data entry and real‑time text delivery across newsroom communication platforms during fast‑moving news events
• Act as an editorial bridge between Bloomberg TV, the global print newsroom, digital desk, and social media teams to drive unified, high‑impact coverage
• Maintain a calm, decisive presence in a fast‑paced, high‑intensity newsroom environment while communicating clearly across cross‑functional teams

You’ll need to have:

• At least 3 years of experience in a broadcast newsroom, assignment desk, or real‑time wire agency, with a strong track record of directing breaking news coverage
• A solid understanding of global financial markets, macroeconomic indicators, central bank policy, corporate earnings, and APAC news dynamics
• Demonstrated success coordinating and communicating breaking coverage simultaneously across broadcast TV, print/wire desks, and social media platforms
• Exceptional editorial judgment and the ability to work accurately and efficiently in a real‑time, fast paced newsroom
• Flexibility to work early morning weekday shifts aligned with APAC market opens and global news handoffs
• Fluency in both spoken and written English
• Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organization.

We'd love to see:

• Experience in TV or video news production
• Experience using the Bloomberg Terminal
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience on a broadcast or real‑time breaking news desk
• Deep knowledge of the Asia‑Pacific media and economic landscape, with prior newsroom experience in the region

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.