Sonali Pathirana

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Managing Editor, News Internships, Outreach and Entry-Level Talent, Bloomberg News AMER, BZ, UK at Bloomberg LP

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Sonali Pathirana is a Managing Editor at Bloomberg, where she leads entry-level talent acquisition and news internships across the US, UK, and Brazil. A University of Cambridge MPhil graduate, she is dedicated to building the future newsroom by mentoring young journalists and spearheading diversity programs. Colleagues describe her as pragmatic, dedicated, and a strong advocate for D&I.

Outside of her professional life, Sonali maintains a strong connection to her Sri Lankan heritage. Her personal interests include reading, walking, and the theatre. She also enjoys dark chocolate and watching adaptations of Agatha Christies Poirot.

Unique fact: Sonali sometimes takes notes in Sinhala during meetings to practice the language and maintain privacy.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Negotiator

Objective Thinker

They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.  They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.

Topics They Care About

Diversity in Journalism
As a D&I Champion, she designs and directs Bloomberg’s journalism diversity programs and frequently moderates panels on building a more equitable press.
Next-Gen Talent
Her current role is entirely focused on identifying, training, and mentoring high-potential students and interns to become the next generation of business journalists.
Mentorship & Coaching
Actively mentors students and recent graduates, partnering with organizations like the Emma Bowen Foundation to refine their skills and guide their career paths.

Media Appearances

Sonali has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2020
Managing Editor, News Internships, Outreach and Entry-Level Talent, Bloomberg News AMER, BZ, UK at Bloomberg LP
1-2020 - 10-2020
Senior Editor, News Automation at Bloomberg LP
2-2015
Diversity and Inclusion Champion at Bloomberg LP
9-2004
Managing Editor at Bloomberg LP
2000 - 2002
Researcher at Strategic Research Institute

Education

MPhil from University of Cambridge
Political Economy from Friedrich Naumann Stiftung

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Insights For Selling To Sonali

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

DONT's

  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sonali is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sonali

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sonali move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Sonali take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Sonali

Personality Compatibility


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