Bureau Reporter - Accra

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We are seeking an experienced, energetic and self-starting reporter to join our team in covering Ghana and West Africa -- with a particular focus on the Sahel. You are someone with a strong network of sources who is at ease covering daily breaking news as well as adept at pulling together enterprise stories that paint the big picture for a global audience. You will work with a team of reporters and editors across Africa -- and globally -- and be responsible for staying on top of the regional political and economic development that will impact businesses, markets and the economy. You will help cover some of the top regional companies that are major players in key sectors such as energy, mining, banking and telecoms. You need a collaborative attitude and must embrace an all-hands-on deck approach, which means often taking the lead in writing or even editing copies from freelance correspondents across the region. You will have opportunities to explore multiple formats to tell a story, be it through a long-form article, a chart or a video package.

We'll trust you to:

• Cover daily breaking news from press briefings, media statements and credible sources
• Handle headlines accurately and competitively, including from other reporters
• Pitch and write stories that give business readers a better understanding of Ghana and West Africa
• Develop government, political, industry and other sources to produce exclusive stories
• Work as a key member of the Ghana bureau, including doing bureau shifts
• Be committed to the best journalistic practices, sound judgment and willingness to learn
• Collaborate with other reporters and editors around the world
• Be comfortable with using technology and new tools

You'll need to have:

• At least five years of experience in journalism, preferably in financial and business reporting
• Fluency in spoken and written English and French
• Proven ability to write clean, clear and accurate stories on deadline
• Knowledge of how financial markets, the economy and corporations function
• Knowledge of the process involved in government policy making
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organization

We'd love to see:

• A desire to produce multi-media stories

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:

Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional