Team Leader, Mining & Metals - Americas Location Toronto Business Area News and Media Ref # 10051338 Description & Requirements 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. This posting is for an open position at Bloomberg.