Desk Editor

The Reuters Bangalore bureau, the largest Reuters news operation in the world, has set a global benchmark for producing real-time company and markets news at speed. The Bangalore Desk is an integral part of this operation, editing every story produced in the bureau and providing hands-on editorial guidance to hundreds of reporters who are covering companies from Sydney to San Francisco. The team of editors, which works 24x5, is also integrated with the Global News Desk, editing stories from other locations as well.

We are looking for a Desk Editor for the fast-paced editing desk in the Bangalore bureau.

About You:

The ideal candidate will be:

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.

And as a Desk Editor, 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 & Behaviours:

To apply for this role, you will likely have:

At least 3 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:

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 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.