Investing/Real Estate Reporter - Mumbai

Bloomberg is hiring an Investing/Real Estate Reporter in Mumbai, India. The role involves covering major buyside firms and the real estate market, producing in-depth stories, and breaking news on financial developments. Candidates should have at least three years of financial journalism experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Bloomberg emphasizes innovation, diversity, and collaboration in its workplace.
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We are looking for an investing and real estate reporter based in Mumbai. The coverage area will include the biggest buyside firms including private equity, hedge funds and asset managers and also investors in the country's real estate market.

You'll work with other experienced reporters and editors across teams and bureaus on fast breaking stories and ambitious enterprise projects that bring sophisticated tales to life for our discerning readers.

You'll be expected to track the on-the-ground expansion of some of the world's biggest money managers and financial firms; identify the rising companies among the local hedge fund and quant firms; use real estate as a lens to document the bigger changes in India's society and economy; break news on how global funds are deploying money, hiring and investing in the country; identify and profile important local buyside companies that are making an impact in the financial market.

We're seeking someone with sharp and confident news judgment as well as an expansive sourcing network to deliver the best exclusives in a high-paced news environment. We'll also expect you to leverage Bloomberg's global newsroom and multiple platforms - including video, audio and social media - to amplify our most impressive work across many formats.

We'll trust you to:
• Write deep-dives and narrative pieces that go beyond daily news cycle
• Make fast and critical judgement calls to identify the most important stories in coverage
• Produce stories that resonate with a global audience
• Demonstrate a proven ability to network and leverage sources to break exclusive news
• Be comfortable working with reporters and editors across the newsroom
• Maintain a culture of innovation, and develop new ways to gain the reader’s imagination
• Promote diversity of thought and representation throughout our coverage

You'll need to have:
• At least 3 years of experience in financial journalism
• A track record of breaking influential scoops and some level of financial knowledge
• Strong writing skills and the ability to produce both this-just-in stories and enterprise
• Sound news judgement and a talent for looking beyond the obvious story
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced global environment and meet urgent deadlines
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English
• Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organization

Life at Bloomberg is many things, but it’s never dull. We’re a truly global business with a truly diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on being open, inclusive and collaborative, and provide a work environment that inspires our employees to be their best. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and programs to support you and your family through different life stages, from parental leave to generous retirement savings plans.

If this sounds like you:

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