Newsroom Leader: Politics, Policy & AI Beat

Bloomberg Industry Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomberg Industry Group seeks a newsroom leader to guide reporters and editors at the intersection of politics, regulation, and risk. You will direct breaking news and enterprise journalism for legal, tax, government, and business audiences, setting the team’s agenda and tone.

You will monitor daily coverage, coordinate across the newsroom, and ensure coverage from multiple angles. A bachelor’s in journalism plus 5+ years’ journalism experience is required, with strong editing and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years in journalism with proven story production.
• Ability to edit for clarity, accuracy, and impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead a newsroom team of reporters and editors.
• Coordinate coverage across beats, ensuring major developments are covered from relevant angles.
• Monitor daily news flow while maintaining quality standards.
• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship.

Skills

Curiosity

News judgment

Editing excellence

Audience understanding

Adaptability to new tech

Decision-making under pressure

Mentorship and leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Job description

Bloomberg Industry Group seeks a newsroom leader to guide reporters and editors at the intersection of politics, regulation, and risk. You will direct breaking news and enterprise journalism for legal, tax, government, and business audiences, setting the team’s agenda and tone.

You will monitor daily coverage, coordinate across the newsroom, and ensure coverage from multiple angles. A bachelor’s in journalism plus 5+ years’ journalism experience is required, with strong editing and leadership