Desk Editor, US Companies
Thomson Reuters
Lokasi pekerjaan
Mexico City, CDMX
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Desk Editor, US Companies
Reuters is looking for a Desk Editor to be part of a dynamic news desk that edits stories in English on companies and markets from Sydney to San Francisco. The role, based in Mexico City, will involve editing news on some of the biggest U.S. companies and providing editorial guidance to reporters.
Reuters is the world’s largest multimedia news provider. Founded in 1851, it is committed to the Trust Principles of independence, integrity, and freedom from bias. With unmatched coverage in over 16 languages, and reaching billions of people worldwide every day, Reuters provides trusted intelligence that powers humans and machines to make smart decisions. It supplies business, financial, national, and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events, and directly to consumers.
As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity, and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace.
About You:
The ideal candidate will be:
• Native or fluent speaker and writer in English.
• 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.
• Well-versed in financial news and comfortable editing stories across asset classes.
• An individual who has a strong background in editing, with an eye for detail and the ability to simplify and explain often-complex material.
And as a Desk Editor- US companies, 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 Journalists
Experience & Behavior's:
To apply for this role, you will likely have:
• English as a native language or very high proficiency, both spoken and written.
• At least 5 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:
At Thomson Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. In addition to rewarding and challenging work with exceptional colleagues, we offer the following benefits for your personal and professional growth:
• COVID-19 Response: Currently many of our employees are working within a hybrid environment consisting of in-office and remote work and following local COVID-19 bylaws and guidelines.
• Global Career: As a global company, we can offer truly international career and progression opportunities.
• Learning & Development: On-the-job learning and coaching. We also have dedicated training resources and offer exposure to leading talent programs both internally & externally.
• Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits including paid volunteering days, Flexible Work Arrangements, Work-From-Anywhere option, comprehensive health cover for self & family, savings & investment plans
• Perks: Work alongside diverse global professionals to gain true global experience, social events & activities.
Location: CDMX
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