Chicago Bureau Chief - Lead Exclusive Business Coverage

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

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.