Reuters seeks Canada bureau chief

Reuters is seeking a highly motivated and talented journalist to serve as our next Canadian bureau chief.

Based in Toronto, the successful candidate will oversee staff in five cities spread across the world’s second biggest country, as well as an expanding Bangalore team. We need someone who will inspire staff to deliver an agenda-setting file, rich in initiative stories and exclusives, while fending off aggressive wire service rivals and well entrenched local media.

Major stories include Canada’s push to export more of its massive reserves of oil and natural gas to energy-hungry Asian markets and the U.S., a process hindered by volatile prices and fierce opposition from environmentalists.

The country’s mining companies are some of the biggest in the industry and major foreign investors in high-growth but politically unstable countries in Latin America, Africa to Central Asia. And Canadian banks, which escaped the financial crisis largely unscathed, are making a renewed push into the United States and the global wealth management industry.

The role will require an editor with a strong understanding of the interplay between equity, debt, currency and commodity markets, who is equally adept at writing and editing political and general news stories. She/he must be able to motivate staff to develop stories that appeal to both domestic and international clients and distinguish Reuters from competitors.

Flexibility and the capacity for hard work are essential, as the job involves evening and weekend call duty. International relocation will be considered for internal candidates looking to move to Toronto, which is frequently ranked among the top cities for quality of life. Our newsroom offers one of the most attractive work environments at Reuters and is located in the financial district, an easy commute by foot, bike, streetcar or subway.

Required Skills:
– 10+ years of experience
– Previous management experience
– Experience with real-time reporting is a must

To apply, go here.