Breaking News Editor

Bloomberg; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial news organization is seeking a Breaking News Editor in Johannesburg. This role focuses on the real-time coverage of Sub-Saharan Africa, involving swift analysis of corporate news and policy speeches. Candidates should have experience in fast-paced environments, strong editorial skills, and a readiness to incorporate AI into news workflows. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Generous retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced financial or business news environment is essential.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure is a must.
• Comfort with data, numbers, analytics, and emerging newsroom technologies is needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead with urgency and accuracy, making fast editorial calls.
• Write and edit impactful headlines quickly.
• Explore ways AI can enhance workflow.

Skills

Fast-paced environment experience

Strong editorial judgment

Ability to write concise headlines

Calm under pressure

Comfort with data and analytics

Job description

Location

Johannesburg

Business Area

News and Media

Ref #

10048572

Description & Requirements

Bloomberg News is one of the biggest financial and business news organizations in the world. We lead the way in breaking news and providing analysis on financial markets, from intraday coverage through to in-depth features. We are known for our quality, accuracy and ability to deliver news investors can use. It's what keeps us inventing and re-inventing, all the time.

We're looking for a Breaking News Editor to join Bloomberg's team in Johannesburg, where'll you will be at the heart of Bloomberg’s real-time coverage of Sub-Saharan Africa. You will scan company earnings and other corporate news to identify what matters most, follow speeches by policy makers and monitor emails, websites and even WhatsApp groups to bring our readers the news that move markets in clear, impactful headlines.

We’re looking for someone who will thrive in the high-speed environment of breaking financial, economic and political news and also also understands how AI can transform journalism -- from smarter news monitoring to optimizing how we deliver headlines, to ensure we stay ahead of the competition. And we're looking for someone who wants to help tell the Sub-Saharan Africa story.

Whether it’s tracking regulatory filings or reading new Government gazettes, you’ll ensure Bloomberg delivers accurate, timely, and insightful updates and you will own the first 15 minutes of any breaking news event-- from the headlines to the context. Collaboration is key: you’ll work closely with reporters and editors across bureaus and newsrooms worldwide to uphold Bloomberg’s reputation for speed, accuracy, and clarity.

We’ll Expect You To

• Lead with urgency and accuracy — make fast, sound editorial calls as news breaks, ensuring Bloomberg’s coverage stays first and flawless.
• Craft headlines that matter — write and edit clear, impactful copy that captures the essence of complex financial developments in seconds.
• Champion innovation — explore and implement ways AI and automation can enhance our newsroom workflow, from monitoring to publishing.
• Collaborate across the globe — work closely with editors, reporters, and product teams to deliver seamless, high-impact news coverage.

You’ll Need To Have

• Experience working in a fast-paced financial or business news environment
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to write and edit sharp, concise headlines and provide context immediately after that.
• The ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure
• Comfort with data, numbers, analytics, and emerging newsroom technologies

We’d Love To See

• Fluency in another language
• Curiosity and initiative in applying AI and automation to news workflows>

Life at Bloomberg is many things, but it’s never dull. We’re a truly global business with a truly diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on being open, inclusive and collaborative, and provide a work environment that inspires our employees to be their best. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and programs to support you and your family through different life stages, from parental leave to generous retirement savings plans.

If This Sounds Like You

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