Japanese Language Economy/government Editor - Tokyo

Bloomberg LP

Tokyo, Japan
Not specified; not specified; competitive compensa...
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5+ years japanese journalism experience
Expertise in japan's fiscal and monetary policy
Ability to propose compelling story angles
** Bloomberg LP is seeking a Japanese Language Economy/Government Editor for its Tokyo newsroom. The role involves editing and developing news stories on Japan’s macroeconomy and government, requiring strong journalistic skills and a deep understanding of local politics and financial policies. **

Job Summary

  • This role sits at the heart of coverage regarding Japan's politics, fiscal policy, and central bank decisions.
  • The editor will actively shape coverage by proposing compelling story angles based on reader interest and market relevance.
  • Bloomberg offers competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and generous retirement savings plans.

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** Bloomberg LP is seeking a Japanese Language Economy/Government Editor for its Tokyo newsroom. The role involves editing and developing news stories on Japan’s macroeconomy and government, requiring strong journalistic skills and a deep understanding of local politics and financial policies. **

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years Japanese journalism experience
  • Expertise in Japan's fiscal and monetary policy
  • Ability to propose compelling story angles
  • Fluency in written and spoken Japanese
  • Experience editing high-quality news stories

Nice-to-have

  • Working-level English proficiency
  • Ability to translate English stories to Japanese
  • Strong independent sourcing network
  • Collaboration with English-language teams

Key Requirements

  • At least 5 years of Japanese-language journalism experience
  • Native level Japanese fluency
  • Solid knowledge of Bank of Japan monetary policy framework

Work Rights

Not specified

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