Bureau Reporter, Vietnam- Ho Chi Minh city
Location
Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
Business Area
News and Media
Ref #
10042670
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 a versatile reporter to join our Ho Chi Minh City bureau. You relish telling the stories of Vietnam companies, and their impact on markets, industry and the economy. You thrive on fast-paced developments and quickly delivering stories, and enjoy uncovering deals and business trends. You also enjoy working closely with colleagues as first responders to breaking news, monitoring news sources and firing off market-moving headlines quickly and accurately. The position reports to the Vietnam Bureau Chief.
We'll trust you to:
- Cover key companies in Vietnam across multiple sectors and asset classes
- Deliver accurate and concise stories under tight deadlines
- Generate analysis that doesn't just focus on the "what happened" but also on the "why" and "so what"
- Collaborate extensively with Vietnam and regional bureau colleagues covering economy, government, companies, commodities and financial markets while assisting with breaking news
- Contribute to Bloomberg’s multimedia platforms including television, radio and video when needed
You'll need to have:
- At least 3-5 years of experience in business journalism
- Experience in a real-time news environment
- Proven track record reporting and writing about business, finance and markets
- Capacity to dissect complex subject matter and provide concise analysis
- Demonstrated success in building your own sources to break news
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Vietnamese
- A willingness to embrace new technology at work
- 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