CBN Translation Editor; Chinese Language News Service

Overview

CBN Translation Editor (Chinese Language News Service) –

Location:

New York. Bloomberg News is a major financial and business news organization delivering breaking news, analysis of financial markets and big business, from daily coverage to in-depth features. We run a Chinese-language news service (CBN) with reporters in more than 10 bureaus across Asia, Europe and the US, breaking news and curating stories for Chinese‑reading audiences. Reporting is available on the Bloomberg Terminal, through podcasts and newsletters.

We are seeking an experienced editor for CBN based in New York or Washington DC to join a dynamic team that produces markets-focused content for Chinese-reading clients around the globe.

The role involves monitoring, translating, writing and editing compelling stories that resonate with a Chinese-reading audience. It goes beyond straight translation, with team members encouraged to apply news and editorial judgment to the content they produce. While the primary focus is on Chinese-language stories, the candidate will also work closely with counterparts across the newsroom, including those working in English. The successful candidate will also embrace Bloomberg’s AI capabilities to enhance speed, accuracy and consistency across the translation and editing workflow.

• Provide accurate, fast and comprehensive English-to-Chinese news translations in a high-speed and high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrate outstanding news judgment on stories related to global markets, economic and political trends.
• Create content, write and edit copy designed to provide insight for Chinese-reading traders, analysts and money managers.
• Leverage Bloomberg’s AI features and newsroom tools to facilitate translation, editing and story production, while applying strong editorial oversight and accountability.
• Work effectively across multiple teams and platforms, including close collaboration with English-language colleagues.

• A Bachelor's degree or above.
• Proven news judgment and a strong sense of urgency.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in journalism or the financial industry.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of the economy and financial markets as well as the dynamics that move various asset prices.
• Excellent translating, writing and editing skills in primarily Chinese language.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English.

Salary Range = 90, 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 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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