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In the newsroom at Bloomberg, visual storytelling is essential to elevating our world-class reporting and sits at the center of our editorial mission. Whether documenting life in the Amazon or detailing operations inside a semiconductor plant, we strive to provide a deeper understanding of the forces shaping our global landscape through powerful imagery. Our photo coverage offers exclusive perspectives on the key drivers of markets, politics and economics, alongside the profound impacts of climate change and technological transformation.
We are seeking an experienced editor to lead our photo operation across Asia Pacific. Based in one of our regional hubs, you will oversee a team of photo editors responsible for delivering fast, accurate and compelling visual coverage across every Bloomberg platform. You will help shape our visual report on the stories driving markets, geopolitics, business and society, while ensuring our coverage is ambitious, competitive and aligned with Bloomberg's editorial standards.
You are a seasoned leader with deep experience editing photography in a fast-paced news environment and a sharp editorial instinct. You possess a comprehensive understanding of the regional and global media landscape, maintaining a vigilant watch on breaking news and global events while driving market-leading coverage. You are technically proficient across industry-standard editing tools and digital asset management systems, comfortable managing newsroom budgets and resources, and passionate about integrating powerful visual storytelling into business and geopolitical reporting. Just as importantly, you are committed to developing colleagues and fostering collaboration across a global newsroom.
We'll trust you to:
- Lead Bloomberg's APAC photo operation, ensuring our imagery reaches every Bloomberg platform with speed, accuracy and impact
- Oversee breaking news, live events, economic data releases and corporate earnings while planning future coverage and adapting to evolving newsroom priorities
- Create and manage shift schedules, including weekend rotations, issue daily newsroom advisories, and oversee budget planning and resource allocation
- Monitor peer coverage, identify gaps and opportunities, and help ensure Bloomberg delivers the most complete and compelling visual report
- Collaborate with colleagues across regions to align visual storytelling with the topics and events most important to Bloomberg audiences
- Anticipate and adapt to emerging trends in visual journalism, including the evolving impact of artificial intelligence, automation and new technologies on newsroom workflows and audience engagement
- Inspire, mentor and develop photo editors while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment
You'll need to have:
- At least 10 years of photo editing experience in a news environment, including experience in a supervisory role
- Advanced technical proficiency across industry-standard tools, including Photoshop and sophisticated digital asset management systems
- Demonstrated knowledge of the forces driving markets, geopolitics, corporate activity and government policy, and their impact on Bloomberg audiences
- Exceptional visual judgment and sensitivity to cultural and regional contexts, ensuring coverage is informative, engaging and respectful
- Thorough understanding of syndication and the competitive media environment
- Understanding of copyright, licensing agreements, usage rights and privacy considerations associated with editorial photography
- Proven ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with colleagues across regions
- Fluency in both spoken and written English
- Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organization
- Desire to excel in a fast-paced global environment and meet urgent deadlines
- Experience working collaboratively in high-intensity news environments where flexibility and teamwork are essential
We'd love to see
- Demonstrated proficiency in visual and multimedia storytelling, including graphics, illustration, HTML/CSS, audio production and video editing platforms such as Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro
- Proven ability to lead coverage planning and logistics for major news events, including conventions, inaugurations, debates and other high-profile live assignments
- A strategic leader with a strong understanding of evolving visual technologies, transmission workflows and the operational demands of a global newsroom
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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