Breaking News Editor - Delhi

Bloomberg; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial news organization in Singapore is seeking a Breaking News Editor to report promptly on market-moving events from South Asia. The ideal candidate has at least two years of journalism experience, preferably in financial news, and possesses skills in decision-making, financial understanding, and collaboration. This role includes utilizing technology for efficient news coverage. Competitive compensation and inclusive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Healthcare

Family support programs

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of journalism experience, preferably in financial news.
• Strong understanding of financial markets or eagerness to learn.
• Detail-oriented with excellent fact-checking skills.
• Adaptability and openness to new technologies.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams.
• Resilience, humor, and proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Make quick decisions on news coverage and publish real-time headlines.
• Collaborate with global reporters and editors to verify news stories.
• Stay informed on regional stories impacting financial markets.
• Utilize automation and AI tools to filter relevant information.
• Work effectively as part of a team while maintaining independence.

Skills

Journalism experience

Understanding of financial markets

Detail-oriented

Adaptability to new technologies

Collaboration skills

Resilience and humor

Fluency in English

Job description

Bloomberg News - Breaking News Editor (South Asia), New Delhi

Bloomberg News is one of the world's leading financial and business news organizations, known for quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of news that investors rely on. We are seeking a dynamic and driven journalist to join our Breaking News team in New Delhi.

The role involves monitoring a steady flow of information, swiftly deciding on market-moving events, and delivering actionable news on currencies, stocks, bonds, and commodities. You will be the first to report on stories from South Asia, including political developments, economic policies, corporate earnings, and high-impact legal decisions, ensuring our clients receive accurate and rapid headlines.

Ideal candidates thrive under pressure, are decisive, technologically adept, and capable of working collaboratively across global teams. The position requires balancing quick decision-making with accuracy, and leveraging technology to manage information overload.

Responsibilities

1. Make quick decisions on news coverage and publish real-time headlines and stories accurately under tight deadlines.
2. Collaborate with global reporters and editors to verify and prepare news stories.
3. Stay informed on regional stories impacting financial markets to enhance coverage.
4. Utilize automation and AI tools to identify relevant information and filter noise.
5. Work effectively as part of a team, balancing independence with collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of journalism experience, preferably in financial news.
• Strong understanding of financial markets or eagerness to learn.
• Detail-oriented with excellent fact-checking skills.
• Adaptability and openness to new technologies.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams.
• Resilience, humor, and proficiency in English.

Preferred Skills

• Fluency in Hindi.
• Familiarity with automation, AI, or machine learning.

At Bloomberg, we foster an inclusive, collaborative, and inspiring work environment, offering competitive compensation, healthcare, and family support programs. If you believe you are a good fit, apply now and learn more about us at www.bloomberg.com/professional.

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