Producer, Reuters World News (Level 1 Journalist, TEMP)

Reuters World News is Reuters' flagship daily news program, delivering authoritative reporting and analysis to global audiences across streaming and podcast platforms. Reaching millions of viewers and listeners every day, the 10-minute show provides fast, insightful coverage of the stories shaping the world, powered by Reuters' unmatched global newsroom.

About The Role

• Produce the daily afternoon update across streaming, video and podcast platforms
• Monitor breaking news and help develop fast, accurate and engaging segments
• Exercise sound news judgment to identify the stories that matter most to audiences
• Write scripts, headlines and copy that are clear, concise and compelling
• Edit and package video and audio content to tight deadlines while maintaining Reuters' standards of accuracy and impartiality
• Host segments or provide on-camera and audio presentation as required
• Collaborate with reporters, editors, producers and technical teams across Reuters' global newsroom
• Ensure content is optimized for digital, streaming and podcast audiences
• Contribute ideas for innovative storytelling and audience growth
• Uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity and editorial excellence

Requirements

• Experience producing video, audio or digital news content in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Demonstrated ability to make strong editorial decisions under deadline pressure
• On-camera and/or audio hosting experience
• Excellent news judgment and a keen interest in global news and current affairs
• Strong writing, scripting and storytelling skills
• Experience editing and producing video content
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across time zones and cultures
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Skills

You'll stand out if you also have:

• Experience producing content for streaming platforms, podcasts or digital-first news products
• Experience covering breaking news and live events
• Familiarity with audience engagement and digital storytelling best practices
• Knowledge of international affairs, business, politics or other Reuters coverage areas

We're looking for someone with a passion for journalism and breaking news, curiosity, creativity and a collaborative approach, calmness and good judgment under pressure, flexibility in a rapidly changing news environment, and a commitment to Reuters' values of independence, accuracy and impartiality.

Benefits

• 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 world’s most important stories.

Pay

Eligible office location(s) for this role include one or more of the following: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and/or Irvine, CA; McLean, VA; Washington, DC. The base compensation hourly range for the role in any of those locations is $39 USD - $70 USD/hr.