Editor, Reuters Commentary

Reuters is seeking an experienced, imaginative and highly motivated editor to lead and expand its commentary on financial markets, commodities markets, economics, and other key topics of interest to our global audience.

This appointment is part of a broader push to evolve and elevate Reuters’ commentary to meet the needs of readers, including key financial clients of our customer LSEG, by delivering timely, informed and authoritative insights. 

Reporting to Peter Thal Larsen, the Global Editor of Reuters Breakingviews, the Editor will oversee a global team of highly specialised Reuters columnists and analysts. They will also build a roster of high-profile external contributors with a view to shaping and influencing key debates. 

As Editor, Reuters Commentary, you will have a proven track record of commissioning and editing analysis and commentary for a financial audience, with a particular focus on drawing out clear arguments and explaining complex concepts. They will demonstrate a passion for discovering and nurturing fresh voices, and for experimenting with new formats to build a wider and more engaged audience. 

The Editor will excel at building and leading diverse teams. They must be an outstanding and well-organized people manager who can inspire writers to do their best work. They will have an ability to collaborate with all parts of the broader newsroom, and to work with Reuters’ key clients to better understand the interests of readers. 

About the Role

As Editor, Reuters Commentary, you will:  

Set and implement a cohesive strategy for the Reuters Commentary team, building on the strength of the current contributors while spotting new opportunities to shape the agenda.

Consider and respond to the evolving needs of the Reuters Commentary audience

Influence key debates and topics in financial markets by commissioning and editing illuminating commentary. 

Coordinate with other global editors to align commentary topics with broader coverage in the newsroom.

Lead an experienced global team of columnists and analysts.

About You

You're a fit for the role of Editor, Reuters Commentary if you possess the following competencies:

Inspirational leadership: the ability to guide and motivate columnists – both inside and outside the newsroom – combined with a commitment to diversity and inclusion as a driver of excellence.

Global perspective: experience of managing and working with people in different geographies, and sensitivity to the interests and needs of readers in different regions.

Digital and data: Understanding of the innovative possibilities of digital journalism and the importance of data in shaping and supporting robust commentary.

Integrity: Unquestionable reputation and integrity, and an ability to stand by your own values and those of the organization with conviction and authority.

Please note, completed applications must be submitted by Sunday 5th November 2023. Early applications are encouraged.

What's in it For You?

You will join our inclusive culture of world-class talent, where we are committed to your personal and professional growth through:

Hybrid Work Model: We've adopted a flexible hybrid working environment for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected

Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; flexible and supportive benefits for work-life balance: flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days Off; work from another location for up to a total of 8 weeks in a year, 4 of those weeks can be out of the country and the remaining in the country, Headspace app subscription; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

Culture: Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.

Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal Talent Marketplace with opportunities to work on projects cross-company; Ten Thousand Coffees Thomson Reuters café networking.

Social Impact: Eight employee-driven Business Resource Groups; two paid volunteer days annually; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives for local and global impact.

Purpose Driven Work: We have a superpower that we’ve never talked about with as much pride as we should – we are one of the only companies on the planet that helps its customers pursue justice, truth and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.