F/T - Global Data/News Indexing Analyst - Bloomberg News (NJ)

Global Data, News Indexing Analyst
Skillman, NJ

The Bloomberg Content Indexing team is looking for an analyst to work on classification of the world’s most important financial and economic news with the aim of expanding Bloomberg’s brand as the leader in the financial news market. This individual will use specialized software to create hierarchical rules that automatically organize and tag news and data from news feeds, web sites and other sources that run on the Bloomberg Professional Service. The Analyst will also monitor classification programs and design creative solutions for customer needs.

Because this is an entry level role, visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications:
- Native-level fluency in English.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Linguistics or Bachelor of Science in Information Science, Library Science, Mathematics preferred.
- Keen interest in current affairs, journalism.
- Solid understanding of how financial and economic news and data drives the financial markets.
- Strong communication and project-management skills.
- Experience in use of classification software/engines
- Experience in using categorization, filtering or mining software (such as Inxight, IDOL, Verity, Clear Forest, Microsoft Fast or SAS) is preferred.

To Apply: 
http://jobs.bloomberg.com/job/Skillman-Global-Data-News-Indexing-Analyst-Job-NJ-08558/2479056/?feedId=15&utm_source=SimplyHired