Visuals Sub Editor, Reuters News & Media

Reuters is looking for an experienced television news journalist to join our exciting, fast-paced global news hub in Barcelona. You will have outstanding news judgement and will be passionate about winning the big stories for a global client base that includes more than 1,100 broadcast and digital media outlets. You will work with our team of producers to ensure a high quality of scripts and storytelling for our Global Desk. You will have demonstrated a strong ability to remain focused and organised under pressure and thrive working with and leading high-performance teams.

Please note: This is a staff position on a shift pattern that involves some weekend work.

About the role:

As our Sub Editor you will:

• Ensure our scripts are accurate, impartial and move quickly.
• Be across style changes and work with editors to evolve our style as client needs and products change.
• Be customer-focused and pitch story ideas which travel well for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Mentor and train junior members of our team.
• Adhere to Reuters Trust Principles.

About You:

You should apply if you have:

• At least 8 years’ experience in professional journalism in a broadcast or agency environment.
• Excellent news judgment and a solid track record of working in a breaking news environment.
• The ability to write clear, concise copy at speed and to edit written material quickly.
• An eye for detail: the sub-editor is the guardian of our standards.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Fluent English – written and oral.

NB: To be considered for this opportunity please ensure that you submit BOTH a CV and Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter should be addressed to “Whom It May Concern” and should detail your motivations for applying to the role.

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.

About Reuters

Reuters is the world’s largest multimedia news provider. Founded in 1851, it is committed to the Trust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias. With unmatched coverage in over 16 languages