In France President Emmanuel Macron has won a second term in office and is arguably Western Europe’s most prominent political leader on the global stage. But at home he is yet to enact much of his ambitious reform program in the face of fierce resistance from trade unions, while France’s stuttering nuclear power plants are compounding its handling of the broader energy crisis.
In Brussels, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine created a unity among European Union members that was unprecedented in recent years. Yet splits over energy policy and disputes over the rule of law are causing divisions to reopen, while a corruption scandal has raised questions about the very fabric of the bloc’s institutions.
The Netherlands and Luxembourg remain major intersection points for some of the region’s biggest stories, from war crime investigations sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to multinational companies managing changes to global tax rules.
The successful candidate will need to ensure Reuters delivers fast, accurate and in-depth coverage of these stories and many more. They will be tasked with making sure they have teams best placed to cover breaking news faster and better than our competitors whilst also producing distinctive stories be they scoops or must-read analysis and investigations.
The position needs someone adept at managing disparate teams and an understanding of how to serve the varying needs of Reuters clients. They will need to work closely with visuals colleagues and oversee Reuters’ French language news service and its English coverage.
About the Role
As France and Benelux Bureau Chief you will:
About You
To do this role you will likely have:
Please note, the deadline for applications is Wednesday, 22nd February, 2023.
To apply, go here.
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