GEORGI AZAR
New York
Summary
Dynamic, versatile, and passionate journalist and editor with expertise in market-moving news coverage on global equities, central banks, Big Tech, fixed income, and major general news. Skilled at developing sources, cutting through noise, and uncovering impactful narratives that shape industry conversations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Breaking News Editor
Bloomberg News
03.2022 - Current
- Write breaking news and stories on mergers, acquisitions, and the AI arms race within the tech industry
- Use strong news judgment to identify what has the potential to move markets, and relay that information in headlines and dispatches as quickly and as clearly as possible to our clients
- Cover top 300 company earnings, quickly extracting key insights on topics addressed by corporate management teams, such as guidance, capital allocation, hiring and labor plans, the macro environment, new products, supply chain issues, and consumer demand
- Report on trends shaping Big Tech and startups, delivering actionable insights to readers
- Watch the constant flow of information from a range of sources including SEC filings, company websites, global regulatory wires and social media
- Manage and maintain Bloomberg's many automation and AI tools that help power its leading news coverage
- Collaborate with editors across the globe to ensure a seamless 24-hour operation
Journalist and Editor
Arab News
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Covered the Middle East and beyond with a special focus on Lebanon
- Reported on the intersection of technology and business, driving significant audience engagement
Journalist and Editor
L'Orient Today
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided in-depth news and analysis on Lebanon with a special focus on the economy, business landscape and financial markets
Reporter
New York Times
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Covered the aftermath of the Beirut port blast and contacted victims and persons who may have a news story
Reporter and Editor
Annahar
06.2017 - 12.2020
- Took part in the overhaul of Annahar's English edition to attract new readers and establish it as the go-to English news source in Lebanon
Education
MA - Journalism
SOAS University of London
09.2017
BS - International Business
Lebanese American University
01.2015
Skills
- Content Management Systems
- Technology Journalism
- AI Trend Analysis
- Breaking News Reporting
- Investigative Journalism
- Source Development
- Feature Writing
- Storytelling for Diverse Audiences
- Startup Ecosystem Reporting
- SEO Optimization
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Breaking News Editor
Bloomberg News
03.2022 - Current
Journalist and Editor
Arab News
06.2021 - 02.2022
Journalist and Editor
L'Orient Today
12.2020 - 06.2021
Reporter
New York Times
08.2020 - 09.2020
Reporter and Editor
Annahar
06.2017 - 12.2020
BS - International Business
Lebanese American University
MA - Journalism
SOAS University of London
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