Data Visualisation Reporter, London

Bloomberg News is currently hiring for the position of Data Visualisation Reporter in London. As part of this role, you will be responsible for covering news stories in real-time and presenting data-driven insights through various visual forms such as charts, maps, and diagrams. We are looking for individuals who are motivated to help readers understand news events through the creation of clear and informative graphics. Additionally, we value team players who can contribute to our newsroom coverage in a timely manner.

In addition to working with the London team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with Bloomberg News Data Visualisation colleagues located in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei, San Francisco, and Washington D.C.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Using your curiosity, technical skills, and design abilities to create informative graphics in response to both planned and unplanned news events
• Collaborating with team members and colleagues to report on news events as they unfold, identifying opportunities for data and visual storytelling
• Working efficiently under tight deadlines
• Having experience or interest in topics relevant to Bloomberg News coverage, such as business, finance, markets, economics, technology, and government, and being eager to develop subject-matter expertise in these areas

Requirements for this position:

• A strong sense of visual design, layout, and typography
• Familiarity with design software, including Adobe Illustrator and Figma
• Experience reporting and crafting visual narratives with data
• Experience with data reporting, including the ability to collect, manage, analyze, and manipulate data from various sources using programming languages such as R or Python
• Experience with front-end web development is preferred but not required

You will have the support of editors and journalists from our global graphics team, but your ability to apply your skills and take ownership of critical stories will be crucial. If you believe you would be a good fit for this position, please submit your application, including a CV, cover letter, and portfolio showcasing your experience in creating graphics and data-driven narratives. If you have a Github account, please include a link as well.

Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate based on factors such as age, ancestry, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition, marital status, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to apply for a job or perform your job, please inform us. You can also seek support from our disability partner, EmployAbility, by contacting them directly.

This employer is a corporate member of myGwork, an inclusive business community for LGBTQ professionals, students, and employers who believe in workplace equality.

• What experience do you have in creating informative maps, charts, and other graphics in response to news events?
• Can you provide examples of your work in crafting visual narratives with data?
• Do you have experience with data reporting and analyzing data from various sources? If so, what methods and software do you use?
• Are you familiar with design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Figma?
• Do you have experience with front-end web development?
• What topics are you interested in and have knowledge of that are core to Bloomberg News coverage?
• How do you handle working under tight deadlines?
• Can you describe your experience collaborating with team members and newsroom colleagues?
• Are you comfortable with working with Bloomberg News Data Visualisation colleagues in different locations?
• What steps do you take to ensure your graphics and visual narratives are clear and informative for readers?

• What types of news events will I be covering in this role?
• Can you provide more information about the collaborative nature of the global graphics team?
• Are there any specific software or programming skills that are preferred for this role?
• Can you tell me more about the types of data sources I will be working with?
• Are there opportunities for professional development and growth within the data visualisation team?