Reuters seeks deputy editor for Global Markets Forum

Reuters is looking for an experienced, resourceful and well connected deputy editor to join its Global Markets Forum team in New York. The successful candidate will help take Reuters’ most vibrant community for financial professionals to the next level by driving online discussions, landing big name guests through an extensive network and proposing innovative ideas to showcase unique Reuters content, expertise and global reach.

We are looking for candidates who have extensive market knowledge and sources, fluency with social media engagement techniques and the ability to think on their feet. This position also requires strong collaborative skills and favors a candidate who can take a global view in framing discussions.

The Deputy Community Editor will co-host the chatroom conversation and be responsible for all editorial aspects of the community in the Editor’s absence. All the community roles require flexibility and the Deputy is expected to manage the forum members and build relationships within the community.

In particular, s/he will be tasked with maintaining a vibrant but civil conversation. The Deputy will ensure that all members and staff adhere to our chatroom policies and will be expected to build strong relationships with key community contributors to help keep things running smoothly. S/he will also play a particularly important role in working with the Community Producer to maintain and build our rolling program of guest interviewees and ensure that these generate wider discussion. The Deputy will also be closely involved in the production of an engaging, community-driven daily newsletter.

Specific responsibilities:
– Co-host the live chatroom conversation
– Ensure that Reuters staff and community members abide by our chatroom policies
– Establish strong relationships with community contributors and develop a set of ‘ambassadors’ to support the community’s development
– Maintain and develop our program of ‘guests’ including third party experts and editorial specialists
– Manage the creation of a daily community-driven newsletter
– Manage the @ReutersGMF Twitter feed
– Manage and develop our Global Markets Forum blogy
– Work with business partners and the Community Producer to ensure new members are welcomed effectively

To apply, go here.