Job Description

Bloomberg News is one of the biggest financial and business news organizations in the world. We lead the way in breaking news and providing analysis on financial markets, from intraday coverage through in-depth features. We are known for our quality, accuracy and ability to deliver news investors can use. It's what keeps us inventing and re-inventing, all the time.


Bloomberg is seeking a versatile and dynamic Office Manager/Administrator based in Dubai to support the Middle East and Africa Newsrooms in their daily operations. Your responsibilities range from independently handling administrative tasks such as roster management, travel and accreditation for reporters and managers to working with other departments within Bloomberg on special projects and events. You are highly organized but also flexible and enjoy the challenge of working in a constantly evolving environment. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for this role.

We'll trust you to:

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Work within the global News Operations team to support our Middle East and Africa newsrooms. Hold primary responsibility for administrative matters for all sites in the Middle East and Africa as well as provide support for other bureaus when needed. Handle responsibilities including new hire orientation, desk moves and team meetings, subscription management, memberships, awards nomination, payment matters, scheduling for visiting Senior Managers Work with your Bureau Chiefs and local teams to log and manage important guests and visitors Provide support to visiting journalists, coordinate press credentials and provide operational support for journalists covering events Handle global requests that come in through our internal ticketing system Partner with other departments across Bloomberg including Facilities, PC Support, and Accounts Payable.

You'll need to have:

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At least 5 years of administrative work experience Ability to take a proactive approach in the role and work independently Strong interpersonal and communication skills Strong attention to detail with a high degree of demonstrated decision-making and problem solving skills Proficiency in written and spoken English is required, proficiency in written and spoken Arabic is beneficial Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and collaborating with others using these tools

We'd love to see:

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Demonstrated experience of collaborating and working across departments to accomplish goals Ability to work steadily and calmly under pressure Experience managing and prioritization of important tasks simultaneously

Life at Bloomberg is many things, but it's never dull. We're a truly global business with a truly diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on being open, inclusive and collaborative, and provide a work environment that inspires our employees to be their best. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and programs to support you and your family through different life stages, from parental leave to generous retirement savings plans. If this sounds like you: Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional