Reuters seeks Russian economics correspondent

Reuters news agency is looking for a first-rate correspondent who can tell a global audience about the Russian economy, economic and monetary policy, and the financial services sector.

He or she will need a network of sources so they can deliver stories that our competitors cannot get. They must have the expertise to spot a new development before anyone else, and the flair to tell international readers about it in a compelling way.

This is a position of enormous responsibility covering an area that is at the core of what Reuters does. The successful candidate will have experience of financial journalism and they will need a sophisticated understanding of economics and monetary policy. In addition, they must have proficient Russian, and be able to write fluently and quickly in English.

Essential day-to-day responsibilities:

• Build and maintain sources among economic and monetary policy-makers, and in the financial services sector
• Produce exclusive stories
• Deliver stories that give insight into the Russian economy for a global audience
• Generate ideas for reporting that stands out
• Report daily news relating to macro-economics, economic policy and monetary policy
• Help the bureau win timings against our competitors
• Keep track of data releases and make sure the data reaches clients on time

Required skills and experience:

• Experience of reporting on Russian finance and economics
• Ability to operate under time pressure.
• Strong grasp of finance and economics.
• Knowledge of Russian government and policy an important asset.
• Ability to write clearly, accurately and with flair.
• Proficient spoken Russian.
• Ability to speak and write in English.

To apply, go here.