Asia Technology Editor - Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Posted Jul 4, 2024 - Requisition No. 126325

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 and big business, from daily 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 seeking an editor to join our team covering technology in Asia. You will play a key role in helping team leaders manage more than a dozen reporters from Japan and South Korea to China, Singapore and India. You will help the team produce top-notch scoops and enterprise about the people, products and companies at the heart of a tech industry changing the world. This will include AI pioneers, internet companies, smartphone makers, chip manufacturers, startups and venture capital firms. Your responsibilities will include generating and shaping ideas, editing copy, coaching and mentoring reporters and collaborating with journalists across the organization. You are passionate about uncovering and explaining the biggest technology trends shaping our generation, including the way AI will transform society and the fallout from the US-Chinese geopolitical conflict. Knowledge of the technology industry and company financials is essential. An understanding of economies and financial markets is a plus.

We’ll trust you to:

• Help reporters to break news and uncover exclusive information on their beats

• Work with reporters to develop feature stories about the companies and culture of Asia technology

• Collaborate with other editors on the technology team and beyond to expand our impact

• Maintain composure under intense deadline pressure

• Be committed to the best journalistic practices, sound judgment and a willingness to learn

You’ll need to have:

• At least 5 years of business news editing experience

• Experience working in a real-time news environment

• An interest in Asia, technology and how the region is evolving

• Fluency in both spoken and written English

• Proven success in generating story ideas

• Proven success in producing outstanding copy

• Proven success in mentoring and coaching reporters

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organization

We’d love to see:

• Fluency in one of the region’s key languages, particularly Mandarin or Japanese

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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