Breaking News Editor - Zurich | Langstrasse, Ch

Description & Requirements Bloomberg News is looking for an agile and passionate journalist to join our Breaking News team in Zurich or Frankfurt, diving into the fast-paced world of market-moving news ranging from political stories to company news and monetary policy.As a Breaking News editor you will be the first pair of eyes on any news story out of Switzerland or Germany. You will watch the constant flow of information from sources including social media, regulatory wires and company websites, and you'll use strong news judgement to decide what actually has potential to make an impact. You'll relay that information in headlines and dispatches as quickly and clearly as possible for our real-time clients.Covering this-just-in news in Switzerland and Germany means getting up early and having your coffee before the morning rush hits the wires. You'll work alongside a skilled and dedicated team of editors who are not afraid to make split-second decisions, while also being able to take a step back and anticipate what will come next. You'll get to experience first hand the team spirit that characterizes Breaking News across all of the EMEA region.Breaking News editors thrive in a high-pressure environment. We plan meticulously, but also love surprises. We work well with both people and technology. We understand what serious market participants are looking for amid the daily deluge of information and we're adept at separating the wheat from the chaff on social media. If this sounds like you, we want you to join our Breaking News team.We'll trust you to : Make fast and decisive judgement calls on breaking news stories, including M&A, corporate earnings and government news Stay focused in a fast-paced, demanding environment Send accurate, clear flash headlines that move markets Stay on top of major news stories and trends that matter to market participants Collaborate with Bloomberg reporters and editors in your bureau and across the region Be a constructive, flexible, and dependable team player You'll need to have : Fluency in German Experience covering politics, financial and business news The ability to make quick decisions and write short stories under pressure An eye for details, facts and numbers We'd love to see : Familiarity with social media and ability to evaluate the credibility of information from such sources A strong ability to adapt and learn new technology Flexibility with hours and assignments. News is unexpected If this sounds like you, apply and we'll let you know the next steps #J-18808-Ljbffr