Climate Reporter - Singapore

Bloomberg L.P.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial news organization in Singapore is seeking an experienced Climate Reporter to cover China's approach to climate change. The successful candidate will have over 8 years in journalism and 5 years specifically reporting on climate issues. This is an opportunity to generate impactful stories and collaborate with teams worldwide in a dynamic news environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of working experience in journalism.
• At least 5 years reporting on Climate Change.
• Experience in covering China as a reporter.

Responsibilities

• Generate story and project ideas that detail the impact of climate change on China.
• Break news on climate and environmental policymaking.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across teams and bureaus.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Fluency in spoken and written English

Ability to travel across greater China

Knowledge of Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree or degree-equivalent qualifications

Job description

Overview

Climate Reporter - Singapore

Location: Singapore

Business Area: News and Media

Ref # 10046047

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 seeking an experienced reporter to drive our coverage of China\'s approach to climate change. You will take on a pivotal beat with a wide remit, focusing on the actions of policymakers, investors, consumers, executives and scientists. The successful applicant will have a deep curiosity for the intersection of business, climate, society and politics, and be adept at delivering both market-moving scoops and impactful feature stories.

This reporter\'s task will be to uncover the most compelling news from a region that\'s the world’s largest source of emissions, and yet also the dominant supplier of green technologies and an increasingly important force in sustainable finance and climate diplomacy. You\'ll need an ability to smartly explain how decisions taken in China have a global impact, and to do so across the range of our platforms.

Responsibilities

• Generate story and project ideas that detail the impact of climate change on China, and vividly illustrate the actions, trends and personalities that are shaping the nation\'s response
• Break news on issues including climate and environmental policymaking, green investing and the nation\'s clean technology sector
• Connect the dots to pitch ambitious feature stories that span Bloomberg\'s platforms and makes our content accessible to a diverse and business-savvy audience
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across teams, bureaus and continents to deliver a global perspective to our readers

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of working experience in journalism
• At least 5 years reporting on Climate Change
• Experience in covering China as a reporter
• A demonstrated ability to conceive and deliver deeply reported features
• Strong communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel across greater China
• Fluency in both spoken and written English
• Bachelor’s degree or degree-equivalent qualifications
• Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organization

Desired

• Knowledge of Mandarin, with fluency being a major advantage
• Experience working in a fast-paced news environment
• Familiarity with journalism across platforms, including digital, video, podcasts and data visualization

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.

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