Reuters is seeking a talented and experienced business editor to join our Spot Enterprise editing team in the Americas. We are seeking a journalist capable of identifying key trends and major events in important industries and of working closely with EICs and reporters to develop enterprise stories around them. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of producing high-level journalism, and an understanding of how to deliver ambitious bodies of work on business issues. We need a gifted writer, with ambition to push reporters, a keen ear for language and the versatility to handle both quick-turn exclusives and long-format Special Reports, which can stretch to thousands of words. Crucially, the successful candidate will have a finely attuned radar for legal and ethical dangers and the judgement to know if a story needs to be reworked, re-reported or spiked.

Ideally, we are seeking a candidate with management experience who could deputize for the head of the Spot Enterprise team.

As Reuters embraces different story-telling formats, the ability to think creatively about how to convey information most compellingly to our different kinds of clients would be an asset. Previous experience editing or reporting in the Americas as well as expertise in business journalism would be a major advantage. 

The position will report to the Global Editor, Spot Enterprise.

About the Role

As our Spot Enterprise Editor, you will:

Handle time-sensitive enterprise stories from across the regionHave news judgement and vision to see the potential in a pitch or a draft story, and to rework a piece thoroughly if neededPossess the personal skills to work closely with reporters and EICs to elevate copy, and to collaborate with visual and digital journalists

About You

To be our Spot Enterprise Editor, you will likely have:

Excellent news judgment and outstanding journalistic abilityAt least 10 years’ experience in journalismA flair for writing and story tellingFamiliarity with different formats with a good eye for compelling visual assets, including graphics, to help enhance our storytellingStrong awareness of legal risks and ethical issues A strong track record of teamworkProven ability to construct complex long-form narratives is a must

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What's in it for you

At Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth: 

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 

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. 

About Reuters

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.  

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In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers 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. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: 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.

Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The location(s) for this role include one or more of the following metro locations: Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Washington, DC. The base compensation range for the role in any of those locations is $140,100 - $260,300. The base compensation range in other locations may vary. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs.

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We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

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