U.S. Congress/Justice Editor, Reuters

Thomson Reuters•Columbia, WA

18d

About The Position

Reuters is looking for a skilled, creative and ambitious editor to oversee our coverage of Capitol Hill, U.S. politics generally and federal law enforcement. The ideal candidate would move easily between fast-breaking news and enterprise, with the goal of capturing the news moment with distinctive stories and inspiring the best possible work from a talented, diverse group of reporters. Experience editing political journalism is a must, as is the ability to consistently make good decisions about what to do (and not do) in a fast-paced and highly competitive news environment. The ability to work with reporters to get scoops and break news is a must, as is the ability to elevate copy. The best candidate for this job also will have a knack for finding the engaging, the offbeat, the illuminating story target that others might not see. This editor will also have a leading role in shaping Reuters’ coverage of the coming elections in 2026 and 2028, with ample opportunity to put a stamp on the most important political stories of our time. The position reports to the Washington bureau chief. As U.S. Congress/Justice Editor, you will: Manage breaking news and enterprise stories on the legislative dealmaking on Capitol Hill and scoopy, agenda-setting coverage of the Justice Department and the FBI. Inspire and develop reporters to do best-of-class reporting that routinely breaks news. Push Reuters political coverage to be first and best, every day, across mediums and platforms

Requirements

Proven skill at editing sharp, incisive and illuminating political coverage.
An ability to spot signal amid the noise of daily political developments, while developing the best targets into high-impact stories.
Enthusiasm for working collaboratively across desks and disciplines.
Understanding of multi-media elements to enhance stories, from graphics to pictures and video.
A record of overseeing both breaking news and enterprise stories, with a record of helping reporters to break news.
A deft hand with copy from reporters with a range of talents.
Superb news judgment and the ability to help reporters discern the reliability of sources.

Responsibilities

Manage breaking news and enterprise stories on the legislative dealmaking on Capitol Hill and scoopy, agenda-setting coverage of the Justice Department and the FBI.
Inspire and develop reporters to do best-of-class reporting that routinely breaks news.
Push Reuters political coverage to be first and best, every day, across mediums and platforms

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
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
access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan