Tech Policy Reporter & Beat Analyst

Bloomberg Industry Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,608; Full time

Job summary

Bloomberg Industry Group in Arlington, Virginia seeks a journalist to perform general assignment and beat reporting on tech policy in Congress, writing news stories and features for assigned publications. You will research, develop angles, and craft analytical pieces that illuminate complex regulatory issues for a broad audience.

Responsibilities include reporting under tight deadlines, developing sources, attending hearings and events, and using Bloomberg publishing tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in English or journalism preferred.
• 3-5 years' experience in journalism, including reporting on subject areas covered by assigned publications.
• Demonstrated ability to report and write news stories and features under deadline.

Responsibilities

• Perform general assignment and beat reporting on tech policy in Congress.
• Research and write news stories and in-depth analytical pieces for assigned publications.
• Develop sources, cover hearings/events, and conduct interviews.
• Attend outside meetings and report clearly and accurately for deadline.
• Proficient in MS Office and Bloomberg Industry Group publishing tools.

Skills

Beat reporting

Deadline-driven reporting

MS Office proficiency

News-writing & editing

Source development

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or journalism

Tools

Bloomberg publishing tools

Job description

Bloomberg Industry Group in Arlington, Virginia seeks a journalist to perform general assignment and beat reporting on tech policy in Congress, writing news stories and features for assigned publications. You will research, develop angles, and craft analytical pieces that illuminate complex regulatory issues for a broad audience.

Responsibilities include reporting under tight deadlines, developing sources, attending hearings and events, and using Bloomberg publishing tools.