Reuters seeks Chicago news editor

Reuters seeks an energetic, experienced editor to lead our news file in Chicago.

Our biggest Midwest bureau sits at the intersection of some of the most important stories for our financial and media clients, from traditional retailers trying to survive Amazon’s expansion to Monsanto’s herbicide troubles and continuing strife over racial inequality.

The successful candidate will be a well-rounded manager able to edit stories across a range of subjects but one who also brings expertise in commodities or company news. We are looking for a journalist who can spot interesting ideas, work with reporters to turn those into insightful stories and collaborate with the editing desk to get stories published.

As the senior editor in the bureau, the Chicago News Editor will represent the team on regular story planning calls and will take charge when there are big breaking stories in the Chicago area.

Job requirements:

Well-rounded journalist and editor who is able to edit stories across a wide range of topics, from corporate and commodities to general news
Expertise in either commodities or company news
Ability to spot interesting stories, help reporters frame their ideas and guide them in reporting
A demonstrated ability to inspire reporters to do their best work
Minimum of 5 years editorial management experience

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Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.