Warsaw Bureau Chief

Warsaw

Posted Jul 9, 2024 - Requisition No. 126365

Bloomberg News is seeking an energetic journalist with sharp news judgement, strong storytelling abilities and outstanding communication skills to oversee our Warsaw bureau. You should be a news hound with a nose for scoops and also be able to connect-the-dots across coverage to tell the broad Polish story for an international readership. You’ll work closely with the government and economy teams to cover the new Polish government. You'll also collaborate with colleagues to chronicle financial and business developments in the region's biggest economy.

Importantly, you will act as ambassador for Bloomberg News, setting up roundtable discussions and other events with key newsmakers in Warsaw. Your exceptional people skills mean you will serve as a mentor and role model to others in the bureau, ensuring they navigate the newsroom, and are equipped with the writing, data and broader skill sets required to reach audiences across all our platforms.

We’ll trust you to:

• Demonstrate exceptional news judgement

• Execute clear and comprehensive narrative stories

• Work effectively to manage daily news flow and ensure seamless coverage of Poland

• Attract top newsmakers

• Manage the internal personnel needs of the office

You will need:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Experience working in business journalism and in a real-time news environment

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to direct coverage

• Ability to maintain and develop top-level sources

• Strong English and Polish language skills

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:

https://www.bloomberg.com/company/careers/working-here/news-and-research/?tactic-page=588594

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