Senior Correspondent, Israel & Palestinian Territories
Reuters is seeking an energetic, self-starting and resourceful Senior Correspondent based in Jerusalem to break news, dig for exclusives and deliver deeply researched stories that will help set the agenda in Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
The successful candidate will be bursting with ideas and have a passion for getting out and about to deliver high-impact stories that will attract attention in a highly competitive environment. This will require a readiness and willingness to report on everything from Jewish settlers in the West Bank and militant activity in Palestinian cities to social divisions in Israeli society and crippled communities in devastated Gaza.
The successful candidate will also be keen to follow the money when it matters, whether that relates to Israeli tech investments and their growing clout in the world of intelligence and beyond or chasing down the West Bank businesses if reconstruction moves up the agenda. The successful candidate will also be ready to work closely with colleagues in other regional centres and beyond, sharing their own tips or delivering the reporting that will help others get stories and scoops over the line. This position will require a reporter with resilience, persistence and creativity when the going gets tough and when routes to publishing a story seem blocked.
The post will also require the ability to nurture and build sources in a region where secrecy is part of official DNA on both sides. As with any Reuters position, working closely with visuals is paramount. The post will require a readiness to work with a cool head in hostile environments (after attending appropriate training), while always operating in line with Reuters security guidance.
This is a position that offers huge potential for the right journalist with stamina and determination, and a readiness to cover one of the world’s biggest and most emotive stories with patience and balance.
About the Role
As our Senior Correspondent, Israel & Palestinian Territories, you will:
Demonstrate the ability to build and nurture sources to break news and dig deep
Show strong news judgement, alongside determination and persistence
Generate story pitches and show a readiness to adapt when reporting challenges emerge
Be a team player and be ready to work closely with other Reuters centres on stories
Show an unwavering commitment to balanced reporting on a highly emotive story
Be ready, when required, to work unorthodox and sometimes long hours
Knowledge of Hebrew would be a strong advantage, as would Arabic, but neither is essential
About You
To be our Senior Correspondent, Israel & Palestinian Territories, you will likely:
Have a track record in reporting exclusives and deeply reported stories
Demonstrate an ability to cultivate sources and turn tips into published articles
Demonstrate strong writing skills
The deadline for applications is 16th April 2025.
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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
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.