Economics Editor

Role overview

Bloomberg is seeking an Economics Editor to join its research team in Dubai. The role sits within a global network of economists and economics reporters that covers the interaction between economic and political developments worldwide. This team produces timely, high-impact research on monetary policy, fiscal policy, growth, inflation, and related economic indicators across a region stretching from China to India and New Zealand.

What you'll do

• Edit economic analysis so it is concise, well organized, engaging, and produced quickly and accurately, often under pressing deadlines.
• Use editorial judgment to decide when and how research should be written, shaped, and framed so it is effective for a professional audience.
• Work closely with economists, analysts, and newsroom colleagues to extend the reach of research across Bloomberg’s platforms.
• Adapt and edit content for multiple distribution channels, including promotion on the Bloomberg Terminal, while coordinating with regional news desks and editors.

What we're looking for

• At least 10 years of professional background in financial journalism.
• Prior experience in a live or fast-moving news environment.
• Strong ability to build clear, tightly structured stories for financial professionals with an emphasis on accuracy, readability, and useful insight.
• Comfort working with technical content, along with a solid grasp of core economic and financial concepts.
• Ability to explain data in plain, accessible language.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Initiative and drive to support economists and analysts in a fast-paced setting.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Evidence of steady career progression within one organization.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification.

Preferred background

A qualification in journalism, economics, political science, international relations, regional studies, or a closely related discipline would be an advantage.

Additional information

Location: Dubai

Business area: Research

Reference: 10051458

Bloomberg describes itself as a global organization with a diverse workforce and an open, inclusive, and collaborative culture. The company offers competitive pay, broad healthcare coverage, and programs designed to support employees and their families through different life stages, including parental leave and retirement savings support.

Experience requirements should be treated as a guide only. Candidates who can demonstrate the right skills for the role may still be considered even if their background does not match the stated number of years exactly.