What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activist Investing Reporter position at Bloomberg?
Location
New York
Business Area
News and Media
Ref #
10046370
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 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’re seeking a dynamic reporter to cover activist investing from New York. This is one of the most visible, exciting, and demanding beats in business news, and the successful candidate will be expected to break news on the biggest activist situations on Wall Street.
From proxy fights to new activist positions, settlements, boardroom shake-ups, activist-driven M&A and corporate breakups, you’ll be out front of it all. Recent years have seen activists target household names like Disney, Starbucks, and Pfizer — you’ll be covering the next wave.
This is a role that puts you in the middle of the action, dealing with high-profile figures as well as the many intermediaries who shape the activism landscape: proxy solicitors, bankers, lawyers, hedge fund managers, and PR specialists.
We'll Trust You To
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:
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.
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New York
Business Area
News and Media
Ref #
10046370
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 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’re seeking a dynamic reporter to cover activist investing from New York. This is one of the most visible, exciting, and demanding beats in business news, and the successful candidate will be expected to break news on the biggest activist situations on Wall Street.
From proxy fights to new activist positions, settlements, boardroom shake-ups, activist-driven M&A and corporate breakups, you’ll be out front of it all. Recent years have seen activists target household names like Disney, Starbucks, and Pfizer — you’ll be covering the next wave.
This is a role that puts you in the middle of the action, dealing with high-profile figures as well as the many intermediaries who shape the activism landscape: proxy solicitors, bankers, lawyers, hedge fund managers, and PR specialists.
We'll Trust You To
- Build and maintain sources across the activist-investing ecosystem
- Break news and deliver scoops on the most high-profile activist campaigns
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across teams and geographies, since activism touches every corner of our newsroom
- Pitch and write smart, big-picture stories and features for the newswire, website, and magazines
- Master the fast-moving cadence of proxy fights and boardroom battles
- At least four years of financial news experience
- A proven track record of cultivating sources and breaking news
- A competitive spirit and passion for being first
- Sharp news judgment and crisp writing skills
- A self-starter with the ability to collaborate across teams
- The composure to handle conflict, big personalities, and high-stakes reporting with professionalism
- Experience covering activism is a plus, but we’ll also consider strong news-breakers from other beats
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:
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.
Discover what makes Bloomberg unique - watch our for an inside look at our culture, values, and the people behind our success.
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000