Job descriptionTeam Leader, Mining & Metals – Americas Bloomberg News is seeking an experienced and ambitious journalist to lead a team of reporters covering the mining industry and metals markets across the Americas. This an important and fast-moving area of coverage, and one that’s getting more front page attention than ever as it’s increasingly intertwined with government policy globally. Whether it’s reporting out and explaining moves in the gold market, breaking news on mining company mergers and investments in critical minerals, or chasing the latest impacts of trade tariffs, we’re looking for someone who’s comfortable moving across the spectrum of metals. The ideal candidate combines deep industry knowledge with sharp editorial judgment, strong management skills, and a track record of delivering exclusive, market-moving stories.
We’ll trust you to
Lead and motivate a team of reporters across North and South America, setting priorities and ensuring high-quality, real-time output.
Help define and execute editorial strategy for the sector, identifying major trends, risks, and opportunities across commodity markets and related industries.
Drive breaking news and enterprise reporting, delivering scoops and in-depth stories that resonate with Bloomberg’s global audience.
Collaborate closely with other teams, including those covering energy and commodities in other regions and reporters in Washington.
Edit stories for clarity, accuracy, speed, and impact, maintaining Bloomberg’s standards of excellence.
Help the team to develop sources at senior levels across the industry.
Mentor and develop reporters, fostering a culture of ambition, collaboration, and accountability.
You’ll need to have
At least five years of experience in financial or business journalism, ideally with some experience of commodities.
A proven ability to collaborate effectively.
Demonstrated ability to break news and deliver agenda-setting journalism.
Excellent editing, writing, and communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, real-time news environment and make sound editorial decisions under pressure.
Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email amer_recruit@bloomberg.net
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