Duty Editor (Breaking News Team), Reuters

Thomson Reuters•Columbia, WA

About The Position

Reuters is looking for an ambitious and experienced journalist to help lead its text breaking news team covering the United States and Canada. The breaking news team is at the heart of Reuters’ political and general news coverage of some of world’s biggest stories and events—from Donald Trump’s White House to U.S. elections and national affairs. This fast-paced team sits at the forefront of the daily news file and is the first responder to major stories. The team sends headlines/alerts and handles updates of major stories, working hand-in-hand with reporting teams covering the White House, Congress, national affairs, the economy, and other subjects. This fast-paced role requires deep knowledge of U.S. political and general news and experience covering stories or managing reporting teams producing stories quickly and accurately. To be successful, you must bring energy and ambition but also a commitment to working with visuals teams to ensure our coverage is holistic across formats. You should thrive in a breaking news environment and be comfortable leveraging artificial intelligence to improve our journalism and drive reporting efficiency. The editor will help manage a dedicated team of breaking news reporters working in shifts seven days a week. The role, which will liaise closely with Reuters One Newsroom leaders and other U.S.-Canada editors, will report to the Deputy Editor for Breaking and Daily News for North America. This role will be based in either our Washington DC or New York bureaus.

Requirements

Deep understanding of U.S. political and general news, including how Washington operates
Experience as a reporter or editor covering breaking news stories with Reuters or another leading news organization
A strong work ethic, team spirit and excellent organizational skills
Excellent journalistic and management skills
Understanding of Reuters systems, and processes and ideas to improve them – including by using AI

Responsibilities

Take charge of major breaking news stories across the political and general file, including coverage of Washington
Ensure we are delivering fast and accurate headlines/alerts and stories
Plan breaking news coverage around major events, including speeches by the U.S. president or other top officials
Manage the breaking news team creatively to ensure growth and development for our journalists alongside the needs of the file
Work closely and collaboratively with other editors and with video and photography teams

Benefits

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.
Industry Competitive 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.
market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match
market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave
optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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