Bloomberg News is seeking an enterprising journalist to cover Equity Capital Markets activities for the Americas stocks team. The successful candidate will be a tenacious, well-sourced reporter who is passionate about breaking news, continually developing contacts and writing important, market-moving stories and smart analysis. Our reporters are team players who can tell stories on multiple platforms, whether it’s the newswire, the website, Bloomberg’s magazines, TV network or the radio and podcast operation.
The ECM reporter will be responsible for covering day-to-day ECM events, generating scoops on stock offerings and block trades, helming a daily column about ECM news and trends and writing compelling stories about broad market themes. This person will be expected to work across beats and regions and collaborate with reporters working in related coverage areas to explore this important part of the Americas equities market.
WE'LL TRUST YOU TO:
- Break news on IPOs, secondary offerings, block trades and share placements
- Track events in the ECM market, from registration to pricing, debut, and beyond
- Write compelling stories on emerging trends and provide color on deals and valuations
- Help drive a daily column on ECM developments
- Build sources that bring fresh voices and perspectives to our equities coverage
- Collaborate with a talented team of reporters in helping to decipher stock-market activity for investors
- Write longer enterprise stories examining big picture ECM issues for weekend features, BusinessWeek and Markets magazine pieces, QuickTake and other Bloomberg platforms
YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE:
- 4+ years of financial journalism experience
- An extensive knowledge of equity capital market machinations: how deals get done and who are the key players involved
- A knack for cultivating sources and generating scoops
- Strong writing ability with a knack for explaining complex ideas in clear, engaging prose
- Natural collaborative skills
- The creativity to spot stories where others may not see them
- A desire to keep learning and build your expertise – the limits and borders of this beat are your imagination
Salary Range = 90000 - 120000 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.
