Investigations Team Leader - London

Investigations Team Leader - London Location London Business Area News and Media Ref # 10046836

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.

Bloomberg News is looking for an accomplished editor to lead a team of investigative journalists working in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This London-based position will work closely with a number of experienced and skilled reporters to produce ground-breaking enterprise and accountability reporting. Experience in investigative journalism, and longform storytelling and multiplatform presentation is required, as are strategic thinking, strong interpersonal skills and a robust work ethic. Experience with multiplatform approaches is preferred.

We'Ll Trust You To:

• Guide and motivate a team of investigative journalists to produce novel, compelling stories that hold powerful people, businesses and institutions to account
• Focus the team’s energy on timely investigations into the most important issues and events of our times
• Produce journalism with profound impact: We aim to change minds, laws and public conversations on the topics we explore
• Foster collaboration and diversity within the team and across Bloomberg News
• Encourage and support team members’ professional development and innovation in reporting and storytelling
• Be adept at seamlessly incorporating sophisticated data-journalism techniques into a wide array of story subjects and forms
• Set and enforce high standards for team members’ journalism and professional conduct
• Work effectively with Bloomberg's premiere reporting showcases, including Big Take, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Green magazine and Bloomberg Markets, as well as with the regional editing hubs

You'Ll Need To Have:

• Expert editing, including for clarity, thoroughness and intellectual honesty
• Ability to juggle complex projects
• Strong and straightforward communication
• Sound news judgment
• Thoughtful, inclusive and ethical decision-making

We'd love to see:

• Serve as a sounding board for reporters’ and other editors’ story ideas and reporting strategies
• Develop and nurture partnerships with other Bloomberg News teams -- and outside organizations -- on high-impact projects

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