Eco Gov Reporter - Nigeria at Bloomberg News

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Eco Gov Reporter - Nigeria

Requisition No: 117112
Location: Abuja

Description

• Nigeria is at a tipping point. The new government has scrapped expensive fuel subsidies and announced plans to overhaul a foreign-exchange regime that's hindered overseas investment, revive the nation's decrepit electricity grid and address its $148 billion public debt burden.
• The reforms, if implemented, have the potential to bring Africa's biggest economy back from the brink and yield new opportunities for investors. 
• Bloomberg News is looking for a reporter who can pull all of these themes together and write confidently for a global audience about the struggles and triumphs of the continent’s most populous nation. 
• The ideal candidate will drive our coverage of the Nigerian government's economic policies, both by breaking news and doing deep-dive enterprise pieces. You will have a solid network of sources and outstanding news judgment, thrive in a real-time news environment, and stay ahead of the competition in covering the $441 billion economy. 
• You will be expected to stay on top of fiscal and monetary policy announcements and report on their implications for fixed-income, currency and equity-market investors.
• You'll have a collaborative attitude and embrace an all-hands-on-deck approach to cover a broad range of topics. You'll need to explore the best ways to tell a story, be it through a long-form article, a chart or a video package.

We'll Trust You To

• Cover daily breaking news from press briefings, media statements and credible sources.
• Be responsible for covering policy changes and their effects on markets, companies and the economy.
• Handle headlines accurately and competitively.
• Pitch and write stories that give business readers a richer understanding of Nigeria.
• Develop government, central bank and industry sources to produce exclusive stories.
• Work as a key member of the Nigeria bureau - including doing bureau shifts - and the broader Africa team.
• Be committed to the best journalistic practices, sound judgment and willingness to learn.
• Collaborate with reporters and editors around the world.
• Be ready to jump on any story or assignment as needed.
• Be comfortable with using technology and new tools.

Job Requirements
You'll need to have:

• At least 5 years of experience in financial journalism.
• At least 3 years of experience in a real-time news environment.
• The ability to write clean, clear and accurate stories.
• Knowledge of how financial markets, the economy and corporations function.
• A strong understanding of Nigeria's corporate and policy environment, as well as the economic and financial story.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Flexibility to learn new skills and adapt to changing job requirements.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online