Job Description
Bureau Reporter - Seoul
Location
Seoul
Business Area
News and Media
Ref #
10050281
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 daily 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 are looking for an enthusiastic and versatile reporter to be based in our Seoul bureau and
cover a broad swath of breaking developments out of the Korean Peninsula. The position reports to the Seoul bureau chief. You will relish jumping on fast-paced developments and quickly delivering stories across a wide range of topics from the latest AI chips at SK Hynix to Kim Jong Un's newest weaponry. You will need a broad, deep source network, an eye for a sharp angle, and an ability to deliver clear, crisp English-language copy on breaking news deadlines. You will enjoy working closely with breaking news editors to confirm scoops, monitor local wires, and fire off market-moving headlines quickly and accurately.We'll trust you to:- Deliver accurate and concise stories under tight deadlines
- Write stories mainly in English but also contribute to our Korean language service as needed
- Generate instant analysis that don't just focus on the "what happened" but also on the "why" and "so what"
- Collaborate extensively with Seoul bureau colleagues covering government, technology, companies and financial markets while assisting breaking news editors monitor local wires.
- Talk about your stories on Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg Radio and Bloomberg Originals
You'll need to have: - At least 2 years of experience in business journalism
- Experience in real-time news environment
- Ability to write quickly and clearly under deadline pressure
- Fluency in both spoken and written English and Korean
- Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organization
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:
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional
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