10/2/25

What are the different recruiting paths? | Amy Segal, Global Head of Recruiting, Bloomberg | EITAT

In this interview, Amy Segal, Global Head of Recruiting for Bloomberg News, Media, and Research Division, discusses career opportunities in recruiting and journalism.

Topics Covered:

  • The responsibilities of a Global Head of Recruiting, including hiring across news, media, and research divisions.

  • Two paths in recruiting: working for a search firm or going in-house for a corporation.

  • The importance of an in-office culture, especially early in a career, for learning and networking.

  • Bloomberg's journalism, media, and research divisions, including Bloomberg Intelligence and Bloomberg New Energy Finance.

  • The importance of truthful, unbiased journalism, particularly business and financial journalism, in a world with increasing misinformation.

  • Pathways into journalism for high school and university students, as well as apprenticeship programs in places like the UK.

  • Advice for aspiring recruiters: start your career in a search firm to understand the fundamentals before transitioning to an in-house role.

Tune in for some key recruiting insights and real-world wisdom. And, as always, enjoy!

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