Reuters is looking for a strong journalist to lead its finance and markets breaking news team in the United States. The breaking news team is at the heart of the finance and markets team, serving the crucial function of covering major market developments in real time. This fast-paced team sits at the forefront of the daily news file and is the first responder to major market moves. The team sends headlines on market moves, writes market reports for major assets, blogs and covers stock moves. In recent months, the volume and volatility of market-relevant news and volatility have both increased, making this team ever-more important.
This fast-paced role requires a deep understanding of markets and finance. To be successful, you must bring energy and ambition and have strong editing and writing skills. You should thrive in a breaking news environment and geek out on processes and cutting-edge automation.
Based in New York, the editor will manage a dedicated team of breaking news reporters every day and work closely with finance and markets colleagues globally. The role, which will liaise closely with strategic centers and bureaus, will report to the global breaking news editor for the finance and markets team.
About The Role
As U.S. Breaking News Editor, Finance and Markets, you will:
- Take charge of major breaking news across finance and markets
- Ensure we are delivering high-quality market reports, blogs and other essential markets coverage
- Plan coverage around events such as significant data releases and policy announcements
- Manage the team creatively to ensure growth and development for our journalists alongside the needs of the file
- Work closely and collaboratively with other editors, especially colleagues in strategic centers
About You
You will be a good fit for the role of U.S. Breaking News Editor, Finance and Markets if you have:
- Deep understanding of financial markets, ideally across asset classes
- A strong work ethic, team spirit and excellent organization skills
- Excellent journalistic and management skills
- Understanding of Reuters systems, and processes and ideas to improve them
- Experience covering markets; cross-asset experience strongly preferred
- Experience both in leading a Finance and/or Markets-focused news file AND in managing people strongly preferred
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