Desk Editor, US Companies

Desk Editor, US Companies Reuters is looking for a Desk Editor to be part of a dynamic news desk that edits stories in English on companies and markets from Sydney to San Francisco. The role, based in Mexico City, will involve editing news on some of the biggest U.S. companies and providing editorial guidance to reporters. Reuters is the world’s largest multimedia news provider. Founded in 1851, it is committed to the Trust Principles of independence, integrity, and freedom from bias. With unmatched coverage in over 16 languages, and reaching billions of people worldwide every day, Reuters provides trusted intelligence that powers humans and machines to make smart decisions. It supplies business, financial, national, and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events, and directly to consumers. As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity, and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace. About You: The ideal candidate will be: Native or fluent speaker and writer in English. 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-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. And as a Desk Editor- US companies, you will: 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 Experience & Behavior's: To apply for this role, you will likely have: English as a native language or very high proficiency, both spoken and written. 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 What’s in it for you: At Thomson Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. In addition to rewarding and challenging work with exceptional colleagues, we offer the following benefits for your personal and professional growth: COVID-19 Response: Currently many of our employees are working within a hybrid environment consisting of in-office and remote work and following local COVID-19 bylaws and guidelines. Global Career: As a global company, we can offer truly international career and progression opportunities. Learning & Development: On-the-job learning and coaching. We also have dedicated training resources and offer exposure to leading talent programs both internally & externally. Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits including paid volunteering days, Flexible Work Arrangements, Work-From-Anywhere option, comprehensive health cover for self & family, savings & investment plans Perks: Work alongside diverse global professionals to gain true global experience, social events & activities. Location: CDMX #LI-JA1 Do you want to be part of a team helping re-invent the way knowledge professionals work? How about a team that works every day to create a more transparent, just and inclusive future? At Thomson Reuters, we’ve been doing just that for almost 160 years. Our industry-leading products and services include highly specialized information-enabled software and tools for legal, tax, accounting and compliance professionals combined with the world’s most global news services – Reuters. We help these professionals do their jobs better, creating more time for them to focus on the things that matter most: advising, advocating, negotiating, governing and informing. We are powered by the talents of 25,000 employees across more than 75 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments that celebrate diversity and inclusion. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward. Accessibility As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace. We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Protect yourself from fraudulent job postings click here to know more. More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on https://thomsonreuters.com. Thomson Reuters provides professionals with the intelligence, technology and human expertise they need to find trusted answers. 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