Private Credit Reporter_

The energy of a newsroom. The pace of a trading floor. At Bloomberg, we connect decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas. At the core of this network is our ability to deliver data, news and analytics through innovative technology – quickly and accurately. Around the clock, around the globe – we empower business leaders with breaking news, expert opinion and proprietary data distributed across platforms.Role:Bloomberg News is looking for a reporter in New York to help expand its coverage of the $1.7 trillion private credit market.You will be responsible for breaking news on one of Wall Street's most opaque corners, delving into the deals, the firms and the people that are rewriting the rules of corporate debt financing.Private credit's extraordinary growth is facing its biggest test yet as high interest rates continue to put pressure on highly levered companies, pushing lenders and private equity sponsors to become more creative in how they manage stress in their portfolios. Bloomberg News wants to own the story of what comes next.We're seeking a versatile reporter with a desire to bring more transparency to the industry by aggressively chasing deals and cultivating relationships with a close-knit group of financiers who can make or break multi-billion dollar acquisitions and offer a unique window into hundreds of privately-held companies across the globe.The successful candidate will have experience covering M&A or capital markets, a solid track record of delivering scoops on their beat and a good understanding of corporate capital structures and deal financing. Candidates with a broad base of contacts across the financial services industry -- particularly in private credit and leveraged finance -- would be strongly preferred. Experience covering business development companies would be a plus.You’ll find opportunities to tell the market’s most important stories across Bloomberg’s growing number of platforms, including Bloomberg TV and Radio, Bloomberg’s Markets and Businessweek magazines as well as in podcasts, on QuickTake and in working with our data visualization team.We'll trust you to:- Break news on deals across the private credit industry while spotting new trends and connecting the dots to craft insightful, agenda-setting enterprise stories- Utilize your contacts among bankers, private credit managers, consultants and investors to help Bloomberg chronicle the growth of private credit as an asset class and its impact across the financial services industry- Collaborate with colleagues across teams, bureaus and countries to break news and deliver a global perspective to our readers- Be innovative and think creatively about ways to make our content accessible to a broader audience of business-savvy readersYou'll need to have:- Previous experience in financial journalism or private credit- Ability to write quickly and clearly under deadline pressure- Ability to spot trends, find holes in stories and work with reporters to deliver impactful news to our readersSalary: 90000,120000,USD,Annual