Team Leader, Mining & Metals – Americas

About the Role

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.

Salary Range = 130,000 - 180,000 USD Annual + 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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ACCOMMODATIONS

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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