Deputy Editor, Bangalore Desk

Deputy Editor, Bangalore Desk

Reuters News is looking for a Deputy Editor to help run its fast-paced editing desk in the Bangalore bureau. The ideal candidate will be an individual who can combine excellent editing skills and news judgment with leadership acumen to help drive Reuters’ coverage of business news coverage within India.

About the role:

And as a Deputy Editor, you will:

• Manage a team of desk editors and run the India editing operation
• Edit, rewrite and reshape news stories with dynamic prose and strong news judgment
• Ensure that the team effectively elevates copy, while ensuring that we deliver updates at speed
• Enforce Reuters’ high standards for accuracy, speed, brevity, clarity, fair comment, impartiality and sourcing
• Serve as an ambassador for the bureau, and work with the Head of Desk, Bangalore, to further expand connections with global editing centers

About You:

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a strong background in news editing, with an eye for detail and the ability to simplify and explain often-complex material. They will be well versed in financial news and comfortable editing stories across policy, economics, financial markets, company news, corporate fund raising, banking and finance;
• A strong understanding of equity, fixed income and currency markets and nuances of the diverse needs of clients that trade in these markets;

• Adept at making split-second editing decisions on fast-moving news, while also masterfully crafting longer stories that appeal both to professionals who rely on Reuters News to help make investment decisions and general readers who access news through Reuters.com and media outlets worldwide;
• An empathetic leader with excellent people skills and a passion for coaching and guiding reporters and colleagues at the desk. They will be skilled at giving constructive and real-time feedback as they safeguard Reuters’ high editorial and ethical standards, adhering to style, guidelines and policies.
• At least 10 years of experience as a journalist, and five of them editing business news. Reporters with proven writing and team leading skills will also be considered.
• An ability to multi-task and deliver under pressure
• Strong communication skills along with a diverse & Inclusive mindset.

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What’s in it For You?

At Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

• Global Career: As a global company, we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities.

• Learning & Development: On the job learning and coaching. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists.

• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days.

• Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world’s most important stories.

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