Producer, Reuters World News (Level 1 Journalist, TEMP)
About The Position
Reuters World News is seeking a talented and versatile TEMPORARY Producer to lead its daily afternoon update across streaming, video, and podcast platforms. This role involves monitoring breaking news, developing engaging segments, and ensuring fast, accurate, and impartial coverage. The producer will be responsible for writing scripts, headlines, and copy, as well as editing and packaging video and audio content to meet tight deadlines. The position may also require hosting segments on camera or via audio. The producer will collaborate with a global newsroom, optimize content for various platforms, and contribute to innovative storytelling and audience growth, all while upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity.
Requirements
- Experience producing video, audio or digital news content in a fast-paced newsroom environment
- Demonstrated ability to make strong editorial decisions under deadline pressure
- On-camera and/or audio hosting experience
- Excellent news judgment and a keen interest in global news and current affairs
- Strong writing, scripting and storytelling skills
- Experience editing and producing video content
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues across time zones and cultures
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Nice To Haves
- Experience producing content for streaming platforms, podcasts or digital-first news products
- Experience covering breaking news and live events
- Familiarity with audience engagement and digital storytelling best practices
- Knowledge of international affairs, business, politics or other Reuters coverage areas
- Passion for journalism and breaking news
- Curiosity, creativity and a collaborative approach
- Calmness and good judgment under pressure
- Flexibility in a rapidly changing news environment
- Commitment to Reuters' values of independence, accuracy and impartiality
Responsibilities
- Produce the daily afternoon update across streaming, video and podcast platforms
- Monitor breaking news and help develop fast, accurate and engaging segments
- Exercise sound news judgment to identify the stories that matter most to audiences
- Write scripts, headlines and copy that are clear, concise and compelling
- Edit and package video and audio content to tight deadlines while maintaining Reuters' standards of accuracy and impartiality
- Host segments or provide on-camera and audio presentation as required
- Collaborate with reporters, editors, producers and technical teams across Reuters' global newsroom
- Ensure content is optimized for digital, streaming and podcast audiences
- Contribute ideas for innovative storytelling and audience growth
- Uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity and editorial excellence
Benefits
- Global Career opportunities
- Learning & Development programs
- On the job learning and coaching
- Dedicated training team for continuous development
- Industry Competitive Benefits
- Competitive salary packages
- Market leading benefits
- Paid volunteering days
- Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists
- Work with a team providing unmatched, award-winning coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
