Chicago Bureau Chief

Bloomberg; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Bloomberg News in Chicago is seeking an exceptional journalist to lead our Chicago bureau and drive coverage in one of the world’s most important business capitals. The role demands newsroom leadership, strong news judgment, and a passion for high-impact reporting across business and policy.

The successful candidate will oversee enterprise reporting, mentor reporters, and build relations with sources across the region, connecting local coverage to Bloomberg’s national team and global audience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading journalists and newsroom teams.
• Exceptional news judgment and editing skills.
• Proven record of delivering exclusive journalism.
• Deep interest in business, politics and economic policy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative newsroom.
• Experience across digital, print or broadcast journalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead Bloomberg’s Chicago bureau and set coverage priorities across the region.
• Drive ambitious reporting on the companies, industries, policymakers and economic trends shaping Chicago and the Midwest.
• Deliver exclusive and agenda-setting journalism across business, politics and the economy.
• Collaborate closely with Bloomberg teams around the US and the world.
• Mentor and develop reporters.
• Build relationships with key newsmakers and sources throughout the region.

Skills

Leadership

News judgment

Editing

Business acumen

Job description

Description & Requirements

Bloomberg News is seeking an exceptional and versatile journalist to lead our Chicago bureau, driving coverage from one of the world’s most important business and financial capitals.

Location

Chicago

Business Area

News and Media

Ref #

10052057

Description & Requirements

Bloomberg News is seeking an exceptional and versatile journalist to lead our Chicago bureau, driving coverage from one of the world’s most important business and financial capitals.

The region is home to diverse corporate giants from McDonald’s to United Airlines and CME Group, as well as some of the largest and most opaque financial businesses. It's a hub of commerce, from agriculture to manufacturing to quantum computing, and at the heart of political currents that are shaping the US.

We’re looking for a leader who can help Bloomberg own the stories that emerge from Chicago and the broader region and connect them to the forces driving the country as part of Bloomberg's National Team.

The successful candidate will oversee stories touching on the biggest themes in business, politics, finance and the economy, driving breaking news and scoops, and leading enterprise reporting for audiences around the world.

This is a role for a newsroom leader with strong news judgment, a competitive instinct and a passion for developing journalists.

We’ll Trust You To

• Lead Bloomberg’s Chicago bureau and set coverage priorities across the region
• Drive ambitious reporting on the companies, industries, policymakers and economic trends shaping Chicago and the Midwest
• Deliver exclusive and agenda-setting journalism across business, politics and the economy
• Collaborate closely with Bloomberg teams around the US and the world
• Mentor and develop reporters
• Build relationships with key newsmakers and sources throughout the region

You’ll Need To Have

• Significant experience leading journalists and newsroom teams
• Exceptional news judgment and editing skills
• A proven record of delivering exclusive and impactful journalism
• Deep interest in business, politics and economic policy
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative newsroom
• Experience may come from digital, print or broadcast journalism - we welcome candidates from television and other platforms who bring strong business and financial news expertise

Salary Range = 150,000 - 205,000 USD Annual + Benefits + Bonus

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include:

• merit increases
• incentive compensation (exempt roles only)
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k) +match
• life insurance
• various wellness programs

and among others.

The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.

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