Editor, U.S. News/Cross Format
About The Position
Reuters is seeking an experienced and talented editor to drive U.S. news coverage for our national news file, including stories ranging from natural disasters and school shootings to national politics. This editor will directly manage several reporters located across the United States and will focus on the big news stories of the day and week while also developing enterprise work on deeper issues such as education, religion or criminal justice. In addition to a deep background in text journalism, the successful candidate must be versed in video and photojournalism and adept at coordinating closely across formats. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of U.S. general and political news, with a proven track record of covering major breaking events, deploying staff and shaping news coverage, under intense competitive pressure and deadlines. Experience in working closely with reporters to develop enterprise stories is a plus. This job will require the editor to work at least two evenings/nights each week, overseeing the late U.S. news file. The position reports to the Editor, U.S. General News, and will be based in one of the following bureau locations: New York, Washington DC, Chicago or Houston. About the Role As Editor, U.S. News/Cross Format , you will: Drive coverage of major breaking news stories across the political and general file including working in fast-moving and competitive situations, juggling numerous story angles and deploying staff. Coordinate closely with other editors and with teams working in pictures and video on coverage of stories Develop and edit strong and original enterprise on subjects potentially including national politics, education, religion or criminal justice. Manage reporters creatively to ensure their growth and development alongside the needs of the file About You You will be a good fit for the role of Editor, U.S. News/Cross Format , if you have: Deep understanding of U.S. political and general news At least five years of editing experience at a major news organization A strong work ethic, team spirit and excellent organizational skills Strong journalistic and management skills Experience working closely with colleagues in pictures and video on coverage of stories.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of U.S. political and general news
- At least five years of editing experience at a major news organization
- A strong work ethic, team spirit and excellent organizational skills
- Strong journalistic and management skills
- Experience working closely with colleagues in pictures and video on coverage of stories.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in working closely with reporters to develop enterprise stories is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Drive coverage of major breaking news stories across the political and general file including working in fast-moving and competitive situations, juggling numerous story angles and deploying staff.
- Coordinate closely with other editors and with teams working in pictures and video on coverage of stories
- Develop and edit strong and original enterprise on subjects potentially including national politics, education, religion or criminal justice.
- Manage reporters creatively to ensure their growth and development alongside the needs of the file
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
