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Desk Editor Job in Reuters News Agency

Desk Editor

Reuters News Agency 4+ weeks ago
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Job Summary Desk Editor, Reuters Bangalore The Reuters Bangalore bureau, the largest Reuters news operation in the world, has set a global benchmark for producing real-time company and markets news at speed. The Bangalore Desk is an integral part of this operation, editing every story produced in the bureau and providing hands-on editorial guidance to hundreds of reporters who are covering companies and markets from Sydney to San Francisco. The editing team, which operates 24x5, is also integrated with the Global News Desk, editing stories from other locations as well. About the Role We are looking for a Desk Editor with exceptional editing skills and news judgment. And as a Desk Editor, you will: Edit, rewrite and reshape stories with dynamic prose and strong news judgment; ensure stories have context and actionable content for clients; produce sharp headlines, punchy leads and overall lively writing; Ensure that stories meet Reuters standards for accuracy, speed, balance and clarity; Enforce Reuters high editorial and ethical standards, adhering to style, guidelines and policies laid out by the Reuters Trust Principles and the Reuters Handbook of Journalist. About you The ideal candidate will be: Adept at performing quickly under pressure as they work with reporters and news editors to produce compelling stories that appeal both to professional clients who rely on Reuters to help make investment decisions and general readers who access Reuters news through Reuters.com and media outlets worldwide. An individual who has a strong background in editing, preferably company news, with an eye for detail and the ability to simplify and explain often-complex material. Will have 5-15 years of experience editing business news. Reporters with proven writing skills will also be considered. An ability to multi-task and deliver under pressure. Strong communication skills along with a Diverse & Inclusive mindset. What's In It For You: Hybrid Work Model: We ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; flexible and supportive benefits for work-life balance: flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days Off; work from another location for up to a total of 8 weeks in a year, 4 of those weeks can be out of the country and the remaining in the country, Headspace app subscription; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Culture: Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal Talent Marketplace with opportunities to work on projects cross-company; Ten Thousand Coffees Thomson Reuters caf networking. Social Impact: Ten employee-driven Business Resource Groups; two paid volunteer days annually; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives for local and global impact. Purpose Driven Work: We have a superpower that we ve never talked about with as much pride as we should we are one of the only companies on the planet that helps its customers pursue justice, truth and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.
Experience Required :

5 to 15 Years

Vacancy :

2 - 4 Hires

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