Correspondent, US companies

Correspondent, US Companies Reuters is looking for two correspondents to be part of a dynamic news desk that produces stories in English on companies and markets from Sydney to San Francisco. The role, based in Mexico City, will involve writing news on some of the biggest U.S. companies. About the Role In this opportunity as a Correspondent, you will: • Provide fast and comprehensive news coverage of material events for large and small U.S. companies that are a part of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices. • Write and package stories in a way that gives Reuters clients not just the fast facts that move shares but also smart context that impacts an investor’s long-term portfolio. • Cut through corporate jargon and PR speak and write reader-friendly news stories. • Develop sources and contacts, talking to CEOs, company officials, analysts and investors. • Spot trends that can be written into big picture stories. • Be ready to, if required, gradually develop an expertise in an industry sector. • Embrace the principle of telling stories using the most appropriate media available. • Plan and coordinate with reporters and editors in the United States and the Bangalore bureau, which covers the bulk of our U.S. companies breaking news. About You: You’re a fit for the role if you have: • Bachelor's Degree. • Excellent English, written and oral. • An obsessive-level interest in current affairs • 3 to 5 years of professional experience as a correspondent. • Excellent news judgment and a passion for breaking news. • Unflappable interpersonal and organizational skills even when under pressure. • A desire to work with colleagues dedicated to the Trust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias. • Adept at performing quickly under pressure and an ability to multi-task • Well versed in financial news and comfortable with covering stories across asset classes. An individual who has a strong background in equities reporting, with an eye for detail and the ability to simplify and explain often-complex material. This is a full-time, desk-based role, that requires flexibility. You must be willing to work as part of a global 24/7 rotating shift system, including weekends and public holidays, with occasional night shifts. Location: CDMX #LI-EG1 What’s in it For You? 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