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After more than a decade of easy-money central bank policies, credit markets are set to face their biggest challenge since perhaps the 2008 financial crisis, with an expected wave of corporate defaults and bankruptcies. Bloomberg News wants to own the story of what comes next, and we're seeking a Reporter who can help us cover companies in bankruptcy.
You'd be part of a team that covers the most financially troubled companies in the Americas. The field includes some of the biggest household names, and a roster that's likely to grow. The job includes digging through bankruptcy dockets to tell the stories of company downfalls, and working sources to break news on the next wave of filings.
We're passionate about breaking news and writing stories that set the agenda, and we want reporters who are just as comfortable taking the lead on a story as they are collaborating with teammates. This position can be based in any of the cities with the busiest corporate bankruptcy courts: New York, Wilmington or Houston.
WE'LL TRUST YOU TO:
Break news and cover regular court hearings on the biggest bankrupt companies in North America
Develop sources to generate intelligent, high-impact, scoops
Talk about your stories on Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg Radio and Bloomberg Quicktake
Analyze industry data
Dive deep into complex legal documents and cut through industry jargon to explain major deals
Cover the beat with speed and accuracy
Write insightful, thought-provoking features that add value
Collaborate with colleagues across our more than 120 bureaus globally.
YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE:
A minimum of four years in journalism with a proven track record for breaking news on beat coverage of a company or industry
Experience with real-time news
Ability to write quickly and clearly under deadline pressure
Ability to generate exclusive, breaking news as well as informative feature stories
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know that the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at:
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Salary Range: 90,000 - 120,000 USD Annually + Benefits + Bonus The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation [Exempt roles only], paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.
