Description
The Insurer, a market-leading specialty (re)insurance news, analysis and data service published by Reuters, is seeking a US News Editor to join its US editorial team.
The role will add experienced editing capacity, help set daily priorities and support the team in delivering fast, accurate and distinctive journalism for a global financial audience.
Key Responsibilities
- Help set daily priorities and support the team in delivering fast, accurate and distinctive journalism for a global financial audience in line with Reuters standards and Reuters Principles.
- Edit, refine and package stories with accuracy and speed, ensuring copy is clear, compelling and ready for publication on The Insurer website as well as Reuters and LSEG platforms.
- Work with the US Editor to manage the daily news agenda, set priorities and provide additional editing capacity.
- Work with global analysis editor and head of data and special projects to lead US analysis and take responsibility for producing a combination of topical/responsive and feature “deep dive” style articles.
- Collaborate with reporters and editors to sharpen angles, strengthen reporting and uphold editorial standards in line with Reuters standards and Reuters Principles.
- Gather information, build and maintain contacts and contribute original reporting where required to break news or present it in the appropriate form for clients.
- Build expertise and knowledge to broaden and deepen coverage of the US insurance, reinsurance and distribution markets.
- Simplify complex financial and insurance concepts into accessible, engaging journalism.
- Embrace the principle of telling stories using the most appropriate media available, including visuals, video and audio.
- Support the US Editor as required and provide senior editorial cover when delegated.
Required Qualifications
- At least five years’ experience editing financial or business news in a newsroom environment, with experience at a senior level preferred.
- A proven ability to edit and write wire-ready copy quickly, cleanly and accurately.
- Strong news judgement and the confidence to make decisions in a fast-moving news environment.
- A flexible approach and the ability to juggle multiple stories, deadlines and priorities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to give clear, constructive feedback.
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to clarity, accuracy, fairness and speed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of insurance, reinsurance or financial markets is preferred, although candidates with strong relevant editing experience in other sectors will be considered.
- Experience integrating multimedia into storytelling and an interest in responsible newsroom uses of AI are desirable.
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. 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.