EMEA Editor, Global Markets Forum

SUMMARY:

Reuters is looking for an experienced financial markets journalist to lead our Global Markets Forum during EMEA working hours.

The Global Markets Forum is a chat room hosted on the Reuters Messenger platform. It is a vibrant social medium for a private community of financial professionals and clients. The EMEA Editor will work closely with the Asia and Americas editors of the Global Markets Forum and the wider Markets teams, stimulating debate in the forum and keeping the conversation flowing within Reuters legal guidelines.

About the role:

• Overseeing content in the Global Markets Forum during European markets hours
• Identifying and arranging interviews with prominent market commentators and other guests of interest to forum members
• Coordinating coverage and appearances in the Forum with Reuters reporters and editors across the region
• Promoting the Forum on the terminal using internal publishing tools and developing contacts
• Maintaining Reuters editorial standards in a fluid and active format

About you:

• 3-6 years of experience reporting on, or working in, financial markets
• A broad knowledge of different asset classes including FX, bonds, equities and commodities
• An ability to step back and see the bigger picture
• Strong people skills and a good understanding of how to build a community and engage with existing and potential members
• Ability to produce financial graphics

Desired Skills:

• Experience in booking guests for interviews
• Social media awareness and a solid Twitter profile a plus

Whats 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 worlds most important stories.