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Reporter
Bloomberg BNA (Arlington, Virginia)
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Bloomberg BNA provides legal, tax and compliance professionals with critical information, practical guidance and workflow solutions. We leverage leading technology and a global network of experts to deliver a unique combination of news and authoritative analysis, comprehensive research solutions, innovative practice tools, and proprietary business data and analytics. Bloomberg BNA is wholly owned by Bloomberg L.P., the global business, financial information and news leader.
Bloomberg BNA seeks a Reporter to cover telecommunications and technology.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Employees of this classification perform the following, as assigned:
· Cover assigned beat, including issues at the intersection of telecommunications, technology and the law
· Develop and maintain sources in the government and private sector.
· Originate, propose, and develop story ideas.
· Consistently break news and deliver high-impact news and analytical stories for Bloomberg BNA and other Bloomberg platforms
· File breaking news alerts
· Propose and help develop graphics, charts, and other visual story elements.
· Remain current on issues and developments related to assigned beat(s) and publication
· Write or contribute to daily morning email newsletter.
· Coordinate activities with other BBNA reporters and editors who cover related beats
· Participate in video and podcast interviews.
· Stay abreast of and effectively use electronic resources and other tools to perform the job effectively
· Participate in media interviews and industry events as a Bloomberg BNA representative.
· Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
2 years’ experience in journalism; demonstrated ability to report and write news stories and features under deadline; working knowledge of journalism principles and techniques; knowledge of federal and state legislative, regulatory, and judicial processes; ability to attend outside meetings, hearings, news events, etc., and to report on them clearly and accurately; proficiency in MS Office; ability to use BBNA publishing tools and other technology effectively with BBNA training; excellent proofreading skills;; bachelor’s degree with coursework in English or journalism, telecommunications or technology reporting experience and multimedia experience preferred. Candidates are required to pass a test for this position.
How to Apply
Resumes and clippings to managing editor and Penn State alum Neil Rudel - nrudel@altoonamirror.com or 301 Cayuga Ave., Altoona, PA 16602
Submitted by Neil Rudel ('78), managing editor
Job posted April 19, 2017
