Desk Editor
@ Thomson Reuters

Toronto, ON
CA$120,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 21 days ago

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About the Role

As a Desk Editor at Reuters, you will work on a fast-paced, round-the-clock Global News Desk alongside award-winning journalists. You will write and edit breaking news, craft and refine stories, and curate multimedia content including video, pictures, graphics, and text. Sharp headlines, ledes and nut grafs are essential, as is spotting gaps in the file and working with news editors to fill them.

Responsibilities

  • Write and edit breaking news stories from around the globe.
  • Copy edit longer initiative stories for a global audience.
  • Ensure balanced stories with fair comment and engaging visuals.
  • Collaborate with colleagues worldwide.
  • Drive innovation in news production formats and tools.

About You

You are an experienced journalist with superb copy editing skills, strong digital and multimedia expertise, and the ability to address complexities in legally and socially sensitive stories. You excel at catering stories to both specialist and general audiences.

What's in it For You?

Reuters offers global career progression, continuous learning and development, competitive salary packages, industry-leading benefits, and the opportunity to work with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists.

Key skills/competency

  • editing
  • news
  • copyediting
  • journalism
  • multimedia
  • SEO
  • digital
  • accuracy
  • collaboration
  • innovation

How to Get Hired at Thomson Reuters

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor experience to Reuters journalism style.
  • Research Thomson Reuters: Understand their commitment to integrity.
  • Emphasize multimedia expertise: Highlight digital and SEO skills.
  • Prepare for interviews: Showcase fast-paced editing scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review latest multimedia editing tools.
Practice quick copy editing scenarios.
Study SEO and analytics fundamentals.
Familiarize with digital newsroom software.

Behavioral Questions

Describe handling tight deadlines.
Explain decision-making under pressure.
Share teamwork collaboration examples.
Discuss adaptability in fast-paced environments.

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