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Desk Editor

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Media & Journalism
  • Bangalore

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience editing business news. Reporters with proven writing skills will also be considered
  • An ability to multi-task and deliver under pressure
  • Strong communication skills along with a Diverse & Inclusive mindset
  • Adept at performing quickly under pressure as they work with reporters and news editors to produce compelling stories that appeal both to professional clients who rely on Reuters to help make investment decisions and general readers who access Reuters news through Reuters.com and media outlets worldwide.
  • Well be versed in financial news and comfortable editing stories across asset classes;
  • An individual who has a strong background in editing, with an eye for detail and the ability to simplify and explain often-complex material.

Responsibilities

  • Edit, rewrite and reshape stories with dynamic prose and strong news judgment; ensure stories have context and actionable content for clients; produce sharp headlines, punchy leads and overall lively writing
  • Ensure that stories meet Reuters’ standards for accuracy, speed, balance and clarity.
  • Enforce Reuters’ high editorial and ethical standards, adhering to style, guidelines and policies laid out by the Reuters Trust Principles and the Reuters Handbook of Journalists

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Desk Editor at Reuters Bangalore?

The primary responsibilities include editing, rewriting, and reshaping stories with dynamic prose, ensuring accuracy, speed, balance, and clarity, enforcing high editorial and ethical standards, and producing compelling headlines and leads.

What qualifications are required for the Desk Editor position?

The role requires at least 5 years of experience in editing business news, strong communication skills, an ability to multi-task under pressure, and a solid background in editing and financial news.

Is experience in writing considered for this role?

Yes, reporters with proven writing skills will also be considered for the Desk Editor position.

What is the work environment like for the Desk Editor?

The work environment is fast-paced and dynamic, as the Desk Editor will be editing stories produced by numerous reporters and collaborating with the Global News Desk.

Are there opportunities for professional development at Reuters?

Yes, Reuters offers on-the-job learning, coaching, and access to a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of journalists.

What kind of benefits does Reuters provide to its employees?

Reuters offers competitive salary packages, market-leading benefits including paid volunteering days, and opportunities to work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists.

What is the cultural environment at Thomson Reuters?

Thomson Reuters fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees from various backgrounds contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments.

How does Reuters ensure impartiality in its news reporting?

Reuters is committed to the Trust Principles of independence, integrity, and freedom from bias, which guide its news reporting and editorial practices.

Is there a focus on diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?

Yes, Thomson Reuters actively seeks talented individuals regardless of race, color, sex/gender, and other protected classifications, ensuring a diverse workforce.

What impact does the Desk Editor role have on global news coverage?

The Desk Editor plays a crucial role in shaping real-time company and markets news that reaches billions of people worldwide, influencing informed decision-making among clients and general readers alike.

Entertainment & Media
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Employees
2008
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Mission & Purpose

Thomson Reuters is the world’s leading provider of news and information-based tools to professionals. Our worldwide network of journalists and specialist editors keep customers up to speed on global developments, with a particular focus on legal, regulatory and tax changes. Our customers operate in complex arenas that move society forward — tax, law, compliance, government, media. In a disruptive digital age, we help professionals reinvent themselves. Thomson Reuters shares are listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (symbol: TRI).

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