Japan Trading House Reporter - Tokyo
Location
Tokyo
Business Area
News and Media
Ref #
10042608
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 intraday 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 financial reporter to cover Japan's trading houses, some of the biggest players in the commodities universe.
We are looking for a financial reporter to cover Japan's trading houses, some of the biggest players in the commodities universe.
Working closely with colleagues across the newsroom, the successful candidate will be expected to develop a deep understanding of major companies from Mitsubishi to Marubeni, and to build the meaningful connections required to break news on their changing strategies.
You will also be expected to focus Japan's role within the global supply chain, as the world grapples with the energy transition and tries to reduce dependence on Chinese critical minerals.
You will also be expected to focus Japan's role within the global supply chain, as the world grapples with the energy transition and tries to reduce dependence on Chinese critical minerals.
While this role sits with the Asia Metals team, we expect the reporter to work across groups, especially with the Energy and Oil teams, for whom these corporations are also essential.
We'll trust you to:
- Break news in English on companies, markets and broader trends
- Get right to the heart of the biggest stories to interpret wider industrial and economical impact
- Generate quick analysis on fast-paced developments, as well as long-form stories with in-depth insights
- Work seamlessly and proactively with teams across regions and departments
- Be innovative and creative in writing and formatting stories
You'll need to have:
- A minimum of 5 years of recent experience in financial journalism
- Experience working at a real-time news service
- Experience covering metals markets or commodities as a reporter is preferred
- Excellent news judgement and an ability to collaborate across teams and platforms
- Proven ability to build sources
- Native proficiency in both spoken and written Japanese and business level of spoken and written English
- 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:
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