Reuters seeks Asian stocks editor

Reuters News is seeking an experienced Asian Stocks Editor to drive an important part of the fast-changing financial markets file. The successful applicant for this high-profile role will drive all aspects of Asian stocks coverage, writing the big pan-Asian stock market stories, contributing to global equities stories and working with/mentoring stock market reporters in bureaux across Asia to develop and improve Asian equities coverage.

The successful candidate must have strong news judgment, a highly sophisticated understanding of financial markets and stock markets in particular, be an excellent writer and editor and have a keen analytical mind able to make connections between stock markets and other financial markets as well as political, economic and policy developments that may affect markets.

Reporting to the Asian Financial Markets Editor, the Asia Stocks Editor should be able to work independently, thrive in a real-time news environment and, crucially, be able to conceive, write and edit stand-back initiative stories that will help turn the Asian stocks coverage into an ideas-driven file that stands out from the competition. The chosen candidate will be able to produce content that serves the needs of a professional readership in the financial community as well as a general readership when the story requires it.

A strong record of managing reporters, managing across different cultures and countries, playing a leadership role and training/nurturing/developing reporters is essential.

Qualifications
– Highly sophisticated understanding of stock markets
– Deep knowledge of Asian financial markets
– Strong writing and editing skills
– Ability to generate story ideas independently
– Extensive pool of contacts among investors/brokers
– Ability to train/nurture/develop reporters
– Able to write real-time news and stand-back stories

To apply, go here.