Job DescriptionReuters is looking for an ambitious Editor for our fast-paced, round-the-clock Global News Desk. Expect to work alongside award-winning journalists in a global news organization long recognized for its commitment to accuracy and fairness. Play a role helping us evolve digitally to stand out from the crowd for everything from business to world events.The role is posted primarily for Wellington, New Zealand or Manila, but we will consider candidates living in other cities in Asia where we have news bureaus, as we look to strengthen our editing team beyond Singapore and Sydney and to bolster our existing bureaus.We're looking for an experienced journalist adept at crafting and honing stories that span geographies, industries and markets; from scoops and breaking news to quick-turn analyses and insights. The position demands an understanding of the needs of Reuters' wide audience, from financial and professional clients to the world's biggest media organizations and digital publishers, and a willingness to help lead us to new readers.This might be the role for you if you're ready to experiment with new story formats and tools, working not only as a copy editor but also as a content curator who can pull together a rich package of video, pictures, graphics and text stories. Sharp headlines, ledes and nut paragraphs are essential. So is spotting gaps in the file and working with news editors to fill them. A readiness and adeptness to work with generative AI and other technology tools in a manner that is in keeping with Reuters' Trust Principles would be a strong plus.We're looking for someone who writes with precision and is able to express complex ideas for specialist and general audiences alike, whilst enforcing Reuters high standards for accuracy, brevity, clarity, fair comment, impartiality and sourcing.As Editor, Global News Desk you will:Write and edit breaking news stories from around the globe whilst producing clean, engaging stories at speed.Copy edits longer initiative stories for a global audience that may take a few days.Ensure every story is balanced and includes fair comment, alongside engaging visuals for the stories you're editing.Collaborate with colleagues around the world.Help drive innovation for news production and new ways of telling stories.You're a fit for the role of Editor, Global News Desk if you:Have demonstrable experience as a reporter or production editor (a track record in business or finance is a plus but by no means necessary).Can write accurately and at speed. We're looking for someone with superb copy-editing skills which will include working with complex and legally and socially sensitive stories.Have strong digital and multimedia expertise and familiarity with the needs of a digital audience; experience optimizing stories for search (SEO) and other platforms, as well as an understanding of analytics are a plus.Possess the ability to cover topics for multiple audiences.Have strong news judgment and ability to shape a story by asking smart questions and challenging premises.Can remain calm under pressure, with the ability to make quick and sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.Good communication skills, strong team ethic, diplomacy and collaboration.Experience editing newsletters is a plus.What's In It For YouAt Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:Global Career: As a global company, we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities.Learning & Development: On the job learning and coaching. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists.Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days.Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world's most important stories.About ReutersReuters is the world's largest multimedia news provider. Founded in 1851, it is committed to the Trust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias. With unmatched coverage in over 16 languages, and reaching billions of people worldwide every day, Reuters provides trusted intelligence that powers humans and machines to make smart decisions.AccessibilityAs a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.
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