Bloomberg News is looking for a talented, versatile and passionate journalist to join our Portuguese language team based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Bloomberg is one of the world's biggest financial news organizations, leading the way in covering financial markets.
Our team's core focus is to be on top of the main markets trends - following everything that impacts the real, swap rates and stocks, helping our local audience stay ahead of the curve.
While the role will primarily focus on Portuguese-language stories, you will also be expected to work with counterparts across the newsroom, including those working in English, helping with translations of some of our best global stories.
We'll trust you to:
- Write and edit both short and long form content about Brazil's local markets
- Generate story ideas on emerging trends by tapping into your knowledge and network
- Understand the demands of Bloomberg's Portuguese-language readers and the optimal way to present information to satisfy their needs
- Stay on top of major news stories and trends that matter to market participants
- Be a flexible, and dependable team player, who can jump from topic to topic and switch gears as new priorities emerge
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across the bureau and the newsroom
You'll need to have:
- Fluency in Portuguese and English
- Minimum four years of experience covering financial and business news
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Strong financial markets knowledge
- Strong writing skills
- Experience working in a real-time news environment
- Ability to work steadily and calmly under pressure
- Collaborative team spirit and the drive to innovate and experiment
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