Description
The Hub Editor role requires a sharp, decisive, and collaborative editorial leader to support the Breaking News & Daily Editor in managing the daily news file across all formats; text, video, pictures, and other storytelling tools.
This role is central to setting editorial priorities for the day, coordinating coverage, and ensuring the file is fast, accurate, and compelling.
The successful candidate will act as the daily traffic cop for news flow, helping to shape the pace and direction of coverage. They will decide which lines to develop as trunk, including directing string for trunk stories, or spot stories versus sidebars, anticipate legal, ethical questions, and ensure that coverage is aligned with Reuters' editorial standards and client needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set priorities in coordination with the Breaking and Daily News Editor
- Decide which news lines to develop as trunk or spot stories
- Act as the traffic cop for the daily news file
- Anticipate legal and ethical considerations as stories develop
- Support integrated breaking news coverage across text, video, pictures, and other storytelling formats
- Ensure coverage meets the needs of Reuters' diverse client base
- Help drive smart ideas and innovation in daily coverage
- Deliver the Reuters Breaking News Drill across assets to win the story for clients
Required Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa and proven experience of hostile and challenging environments
- Proven experience running a compelling breaking news file
- Strong news judgement and the ability to make decisive, sound decisions under pressure
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Strong understanding of the needs of multiple platforms and client types
- Strong writing and editing skills across a range of news stories
- Demonstrated commitment to the Reuters Trust Principles of independence, integrity, and freedom from bias
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven track record leading major breaking news, elections, conflicts, or disasters
- Understanding of video journalism and its importance to agency clients
- Strong technical understanding of new technology and its use to improve the speed and impact of coverage
- A track record of mentoring and developing talent
What's in it For You?:
- Global Career: As a global company, we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities
- Learning & Development: On the job learning and coaching
- 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
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