Tal Barak Harif
About Tal Barak Harif
Tal Barak Harif is the Head Writer for Credit at Apollo Global Management, Inc. and has extensive experience in financial journalism, having held various editorial roles at Bloomberg LP for over a decade.
Current Role at Apollo Global Management
Tal Barak Harif serves as the Head Writer for Credit at Apollo Global Management, Inc. since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for producing high-quality written content related to credit markets. His position involves collaborating with various teams to ensure that the content aligns with the strategic goals of the organization.
Experience at Bloomberg LP
Tal Barak Harif has extensive experience at Bloomberg LP, where he held multiple positions over several years. He worked as a Senior Editor from 2021, following his role as Managing Editor for First Word, STREAMs, and TOPLive from 2019 to 2021. He also served as the TOPLive Blog Global Product Manager from 2016 to 2021 and as the TOPLive Blog US Editor from 2015 to 2016. His tenure at Bloomberg included roles as Team Leader for Emerging Markets and Emerging Markets Reporter.
Educational Background
Tal Barak Harif studied at the University of Maryland, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Print Journalism and Psychology from 2002 to 2004. He also attended Montgomery College from 2001 to 2002. His education provided a foundation for his career in journalism and media.
Previous Work Experience
Before his roles at Bloomberg LP and Apollo Global Management, Tal Barak Harif worked at The Wall Street Journal in Tel Aviv as a freelancer and intern. He also interned at National Public Radio.org in Washington D.C. His early career included a position as a waitress at Maggiano's Little Italy in Washington D.C.
Skills and Expertise
Tal Barak Harif excels in high-pressure, breaking news environments and possesses a thorough understanding of market coverage and analysis. He has over a decade of experience in leadership roles, managing global teams across various domains. His expertise includes leading innovative news products and collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a matrixed organization.