US Agriculture Reporter

Overview

Bloomberg News is seeking a reporter to help drive our agriculture coverage in the Americas and break news on the latest market developments. You’ll take on a crucial beat focused on soft commodities such as coffee, cocoa and sugar. Your reporting will span market movements, global trading trends, government policy, corporate strategy, farmer sentiment, and consumer and environmental issues. The ideal candidate will have a natural curiosity about how the agricultural sector operates — from farms to boardrooms — and a keen sense of how developments ripple across global markets and economies.

Agriculture is making major headlines as Donald Trump’s policies reshape global trade, while US farmers are getting government bailouts as they struggle with weak crop prices and stiff competition from growing powerhouse Brazil. You’ll be responsible for delivering agenda-setting journalism that captures this upheaval — from scoops and breaking news to deeply reported enterprise pieces.

Working alongside colleagues in the Americas and across Bloomberg’s global network, you’ll stay on top of news affecting commodities futures, corporate moves and M&A, regulation and policy — and help bring clarity and insight to our global audience.

To be considered, please submit your application by Friday, February 13.

We’ll trust you to:

• Monitor and explain market moves on major commodities, writing with precision and insight for sophisticated readers.
• Generate original story and project ideas that vividly illustrate how commodities markets influence traders, farmers, corporations, and consumers.
• Interpret and analyze the effects of tariffs on markets and trade.
• Break news on issues including policy making and environmental developments.
• Connect the dots to pitch ambitious feature stories that span Bloomberg's platforms and make our content accessible to a diverse and business-savvy audience.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across teams, bureaus and continents to deliver a global perspective to our readers.

You’ll need to have:

• Ideally some experience in a real-time news environment
• A proven track record reporting and writing about business
• Demonstrated success in building your own sources to break news
• An ability to write quickly and clearly under deadline pressure
• Demonstrated continuous career growth and initiative within an organization
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

We’d love to see:

• Familiarity with journalism across platforms, including digital, video, podcasts and data visualization
• Preferably experience covering agriculture or other commodities

Salary Range = USD Annually+ Benefits + Bonus

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.

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