The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social media and innovative audience development efforts but a traditional sense of news judgment, a strict adherence to Reuters Trust Principles and understanding of global news.
Responsibilities:
– Managing Reuters’ editorial social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Google+
– Working with vendors around live blogging software and other services
– Organize newsroom-wide efforts around live-blogging breaking news and events
– Be a key player in setting and maintaining Reuters’ editorial standards around social media
– Developing specific audience development plans around targeted areas of coverage
– Engaging Reuters editorial staff globally to participate effectively in social media promotion of their stories
– Be a presence in professional organizations
