Tech Reporter, Associate (INDG)

Bloomberg BNA; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,608; Full time

Job summary

Bloomberg Industry Group is seeking a reporter to cover tech policy in Congress, performing general assignments and beat reporting. The role includes researching, writing news stories and features, and producing in-depth analytical pieces for assigned publications, under tight deadlines.

The candidate should have 3-5 years of journalism experience, with a bachelor’s degree in English or journalism. Proficiency in MS Office and familiar with Bloomberg Industry Group publishing tools is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

News writing

Beat reporting

Interviewing

MS Office

Editing under deadlines

Proofreading

Develop beat

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English or journalism

Tools

BI Group 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:

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree with coursework in English or journalism preferred.
Must have 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.

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