Tech Reporter, Associate (INDG)

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

Performs general assignment and beat reporting on tech policy in Congress and writes in-depth analytical pieces. Researches, and writes news stories and features for assigned publication(s).

What you will do:

• Demonstrated ability to report and write news stories and features with minimal editing under deadline.
• Working knowledge of journalism principles and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and cover a beat, including developing sources, developing story ideas, and conducting interviews.
• Knowledge of federal and state legislative, regulatory, and judicial processes.
• Ability to attend outside meetings, hearings, news events, etc., and to report on them clearly and accurately for deadline.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to use Bloomberg Industry Group publishing tools and other technology effectively with Bloomberg Industry Group training.
• Excellent proofreading skills.

You need to have:

• Bachelor\'s degree with coursework in English or journalism preferred.
• 3 - 5 years\' experience in journalism, including at least one year reporting on subject areas covered by assigned publications.

Compensation Range:

$70,000.00-$88,608.00

Placement in the salary range will be decided upon completion of the interview process. Salary determination will be determined based on factors including but not limited to relevant experience, demonstrated skills related to the requirements of the role, education, certifications, and geographic location.

Equal Opportunity

Bloomberg Industry Group maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is Bloomberg Industry Group\'s policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, and the Company is committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified individuals without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or maternity/parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law ("Protected Characteristic"). Bloomberg prohibits treating applicants or employees less favorably in connection with the terms and conditions of employment, in all phases of the employment process, because of one or more Protected Characteristics ("Discrimination").