Food Consumer Reporter, New York
Location
New York
Business Area
News and Media
Ref #
10042710
Description & Requirements
Bloomberg is looking for a reporter to join our team and track the big changes that are afoot in the way Americans eat and how companies are adapting.
The role is a part of the Consumer team at Bloomberg News, which covers some of the most influential brands in the world, from Walmart and McDonald's to Pepsi and Nike. How these brands perform and their strategic decisions tell us a lot about what’s going on with the economy and the state of the US consumer. How will Pepsi continue to market and sell soda and chips to a consumer that is more health-conscious than ever before? How will the big cereal makers reformulate their recipes to adhere to new food dye bans and the changing forces in Washington? How will the biggest chocolate makers, like Hershey, navigate an increasingly warming climate that is driving up the cost of cocoa? And how will Kraft Heinz win over customers who are trading down to cheaper private-label brands?
You'll tell the biggest stories about food while dominating coverage on the industry and the issues that shape what we eat. You must be able to confidently break news on the biggest brands and products in grocery stores, write quickly on deadline and conceive and report impactful enterprise stories, video and podcasts.
This role can be based in New York or Chicago. To apply, please submit your resume along with at least three examples of your work by Friday, April 4, 2025.
What we're looking for:
An experienced journalist who loves to get scoops, with a focus on cultivating sources and teasing out tips. This reporter should be able to nurture and sustain relationships with members of the corporate C-suite while simultaneously earning the trust of the rank-and-file workers who know the real ins and outs of their employers. Our ideal candidate is versatile: capable of handling quarterly earnings, quickly turning out analytical enterprise stories and championing innovative story-telling across different platforms. You'll work closely with teams worldwide to map out the future of retail.
We'll trust you to:
You'll need to have:
The role is a part of the Consumer team at Bloomberg News, which covers some of the most influential brands in the world, from Walmart and McDonald's to Pepsi and Nike. How these brands perform and their strategic decisions tell us a lot about what’s going on with the economy and the state of the US consumer. How will Pepsi continue to market and sell soda and chips to a consumer that is more health-conscious than ever before? How will the big cereal makers reformulate their recipes to adhere to new food dye bans and the changing forces in Washington? How will the biggest chocolate makers, like Hershey, navigate an increasingly warming climate that is driving up the cost of cocoa? And how will Kraft Heinz win over customers who are trading down to cheaper private-label brands?
You'll tell the biggest stories about food while dominating coverage on the industry and the issues that shape what we eat. You must be able to confidently break news on the biggest brands and products in grocery stores, write quickly on deadline and conceive and report impactful enterprise stories, video and podcasts.
This role can be based in New York or Chicago. To apply, please submit your resume along with at least three examples of your work by Friday, April 4, 2025.
What we're looking for:
An experienced journalist who loves to get scoops, with a focus on cultivating sources and teasing out tips. This reporter should be able to nurture and sustain relationships with members of the corporate C-suite while simultaneously earning the trust of the rank-and-file workers who know the real ins and outs of their employers. Our ideal candidate is versatile: capable of handling quarterly earnings, quickly turning out analytical enterprise stories and championing innovative story-telling across different platforms. You'll work closely with teams worldwide to map out the future of retail.
We'll trust you to:
- Break news and get scoops that are meaningful
- Have the energy and drive to come up with ideas for stories and projects that are informative, investigative and a delight to read and watch
- Coordinate and work collaboratively with other news teams as well as our magazine, data journalism and visualization and video groups
You'll need to have:
- Ten-plus years of journalism experience
- First-rate writing and reporting skills
- Grace under deadline pressure and openness to feedback
- Experience in cross-team collaboration
- A record of creativity and innovation
- An all-hands-on-deck ethos when the going gets busy
- Experience covering companies, the economy, markets or labor, or an interest in learning
Salary Range = 115000 - 140000 USD Annually + Benefits + Bonus
The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.
We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation, [Exempt roles only], paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.
We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation, [Exempt roles only], paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.