US Economic Data News Editor

US Economic Data News Editor at Bloomberg

Bloomberg News stands as a global leader in financial and business news, renowned for breaking news and providing in-depth analysis of financial markets. Our commitment to quality, accuracy, and delivering actionable news for investors drives continuous innovation.

Bloomberg's economic coverage, spanning GDP, inflation, central bank policy, and employment figures, is crucial for real-time decisions across global markets. Our reporting on major US data releases, including CPI, employment data, and Federal Reserve decisions, instantly reaches investors, policymakers, and business leaders worldwide.

We are seeking a dedicated US Economic Data News Editor in Washington to spearhead this vital coverage. This highly visible and market-sensitive editorial function places you at the epicenter of how global investors interpret the US economy. You will be responsible for publishing headlines and analysis within seconds of key US economic releases, profoundly influencing the world's interpretation of market-moving numbers.

This journalism role demands acute news judgment, precision, and clarity under intense deadline pressure, along with the ability to translate complex economic data into actionable market insights. The position bridges economics and technology, combining real-time editorial decision-making with data fluency and workflow innovation. You will operate at the forefront of how AI and automation are transforming real-time news, utilizing new tools to enhance speed, accuracy, and analytical depth while upholding Bloomberg’s stringent editorial standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead real-time coverage of major US economic releases with speed, precision, and robust editorial judgment.
• Write and publish clear, market-sensitive headlines and analysis within seconds of data crossing the wires.
• Manage economist surveys that inform expectations before critical reports.
• Develop and refine automated workflows, including Python-based tools, to ingest, validate, and analyze structured economic data in real time.
• Collaborate with reporters, data analysts, product managers, and engineers to bolster Bloomberg’s real-time data capabilities.
• Thoughtfully apply AI tools to enhance reporting workflows, extract insights from data, and broaden coverage depth.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in financial journalism, economics, markets, or a closely related field, with demonstrated analytical or editorial responsibility.
• A solid understanding of US macroeconomic indicators and their significance to financial markets.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including comfort working with large structured datasets under deadline.
• Practical Python experience, particularly in structured data manipulation or workflow automation.
• Clear, concise written English.

Preferred Skills

• Experience covering US economic data in a real-time or market-focused environment.
• Familiarity with the Bloomberg Terminal and its extensive data ecosystem.
• A proven track record of increasing responsibility and impact within an organization.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is 90,000 - 125,000 USD Annually, plus comprehensive benefits and a bonus. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. Bloomberg offers a highly competitive benefits package including merit increases, incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability benefits, 401(k) + match, life insurance, and various wellness programs.

Key skills/competency

• Financial Journalism
• Economic Reporting
• Macroeconomic Indicators
• Data Analysis
• News Judgment
• Python Programming
• Excel Proficiency
• Workflow Automation
• Real-time Coverage
• AI Tools