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Autos Correspondent, U.S. (Level 1 Journalist)

Thomson Reuters, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Reuters is looking for a U.S.-based reporter to join our global automotive team. The sector is undergoing a historic change with the transition to electric vehicles and the effort to develop self-driving technology. Tesla has proven an EV leader but is now pivoting to robotaxis as it struggles with falling sales and stiff competition from rising Chinese electric-vehicle makers. Legacy automakers are spending billions of dollars to catch up as the whole sector races for the next battery breakthroughs to make EVs more affordable. And yet all automakers are struggling with stalling EV demand globally, prompting a surge in sales of gas-electric hybrids and a rethinking of ambitious regulatory timelines for an all-electric future.

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.The beat will focus on major automakers operating in the United States and topics ranging from technological innovation to corporate strategy, politics and government policy, branding, safety, labor and the environment.This reporter will work with a team of auto correspondents and editors in the U.S. and globally to provide exclusive news and insight for investors, industry insiders and general readers who rely on Reuters news through media partners and our own platforms.In this role, you will report to the U.S.-based global automotive editor or a deputy. The position could be based in either Detroit or San Francisco.Please note the application deadline is

September 8th.

Early applications are encouraged.About the Role In this opportunity as

Autos Correspondent, U.S. , you will:Develop sources in the rapidly changing auto industry.Cover the biggest breaking industry news and the events that demand reader attention on the beat and beyond.Deliver exclusive news and deeply reported explanatory and investigative stories offering distinctive insight to investors, industry insiders and general readers.Track and analyze trends in sales, market positioning and corporate strategy.Seize opportunities to cover how the auto industry developments impact the environment, battery-mineral mining, trade, labor and other major issues, in collaboration with other Reuters teams globally.Work closely with Reuters photographers, TV crews and graphics team to develop multimedia stories to appeal to readers.About You To become the

Autos Correspondent, U.S.,

you should:Have demonstrated ability to break news and write deeply reported stories on a beat.Be a creative storyteller with a sharp eye for visual news elements that reveal a narrative.Have the ability to write quickly and accurately under deadline pressure.Be able to meet tight deadlines and take charge of daily planning.Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with a variety of collaborators.A track record on the automotive beat and an existing source network are desirable but not essential.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, and reaching billions of people worldwide every day, Reuters provides trusted intelligence that powers humans and machines to make smart decisions. It supplies business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers.Reuters: The Real World in Real Time.Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The location(s) for this role include one or more of the following metro locations: Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Washington, DC. The base compensation range for the role in any of those locations is $72,000 - $130,000.We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments that celebrate diversity and inclusion. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.AccessibilityAs a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

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