Poland Political & General News Correspondent

Reuters is looking for an experienced journalist to lead political and general news coverage in Poland. We want a versatile reporter who is comfortable covering breaking news as well as developing insightful and exclusive stories.

About the Role

The reporter would start just after the country’s political opposition have won a momentous election, putting them on course to remove the nationalist Law and Justice party from government and potentially reframe Poland’s relationship with the rest of the European Union. The role also comes while Poland is adjacent to Europe’s deadliest conflict in Ukraine since World War II.

The successful candidate will have a proven record of developing sources at all levels of government and cutting through spin to lead the news agenda. He or she will have an eye for telling detail that can bring to life stories about social change, and who can write about the complexity of domestic politics with authority but without losing sight of the needs of an international audience.

Beyond a strong journalism track record and the ability to write in English, the job requires good organizational and multitasking skills. The reporter will work closely with a team of breaking news reporters across central Europe to ensure Reuters is competitive in terms of speed. He or she will participate in occasional afterhours duties which can include covering macroeconomic and corporate news. At least three years in journalism is required.

About You

Required Skills:

Excellent news judgement

Strong news writing ability

Knowledge of the Polish political landscape

Proven ability to generate original story ideas & insightful analysis

Track record of working with speed, accuracy and to the highest ethical standards

Experience working closely with a team

Fluent Polish and English

Desired Skills:

Experience working in a real-time news environment helpful

Knowledge of macroeconomics useful

Please note, the deadline for applications is Sunday, December 17th, 2023.

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 with an intensive training package. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists

Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days and a wellbeing scheme including private healthcare and Multisport card

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