Japanese Language Technology Reporter - Tokyo
Location
Tokyo
Business Area
News and Media
Ref #
10048850
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 reinventing, all the time.
The Japanese-language website has been revamped, creating more opportunities than ever for our journalism to reach a broader audience.
The Japanese-language website has been revamped, creating more opportunities than ever for our journalism to reach a broader audience.
We are seeking a reporter to lead coverage of the semiconductor industry and electrical equipment companies. You will collaborate with reporters in Tokyo and other bureaus to jointly produce breaking news and analytical pieces on corporate activities and industry developments.
We'll trust you to:
- Be passionate about breaking news
- Be a self-driver with excellent news judgment and the ability to develop sources across the industry as needed to ensure we are competitive on the biggest stories
- Be persistent and flexible enough to build various types of sources at each company on your beat
- Use your creativity to spot underlying themes or new trends in the industry
- Collaborate with colleagues across teams, groups, regions, and platforms, including working hand-in-hand with English-language reporters and editors
You'll need to have:
- At least 5 years of experience working in business journalism including writing for publication in Japanese
- A solid understanding of how Japanese companies operate and basic knowledge of the semiconductor industry
- Passion for career growth and willingness to embrace change
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders
- A strong work ethic; and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment
- Fluency in written and spoken Japanese; working level English would be an advantage
- 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: www.bloomberg.com/professional
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