TRSS is hiring: Global Economics Editor, Reuters Breakingviews in New York

Global Economics Editor, Reuters Breakingviews

We are willing to consider both New York and London as locations for this key position.

We’re looking for a world-class economics columnist to lead our coverage of central banks and markets.

This is a unique opportunity to set the agenda on macroeconomic policy and its interaction with financial markets as part of Breakingviews and the wider Reuters network. Working closely with the Global Editor, you will be involved in our most high-profile initiatives including our daily flagship column, The Big View, our podcasts, events, and much more.

You must have razor-sharp analytical skills, a deep knowledge of economic theory and policy, a proven track record of writing about economics and markets at the highest level, and an established base of senior contacts among policymakers and money managers. Above all, you must possess the ability to slice through complex concepts to deliver lively and engaging arguments to a sophisticated audience.

About the Role

As Global Economics Editor, Reuters Breakingviews you will:

• Research and write punchy and original views on economics and markets that set the agenda for our global customers.
• Develop and maintain contacts with senior policymakers, investors, and economic thinkers.
• Work with the Breakingviews team of editors and columnists - and Reuters’ global network - to shape coverage of economics and markets, develop ideas, and knit together cross-border themes.
• Present your ideas in fresh and engaging ways across all forms of media.

About You

You're a fit for the role of Global Economics Editor, Reuters Breakingviews if you have:

• A proven understanding of global economic policy and its interaction with financial markets.
• A track record of delivering strong, well-argued opinions to tight deadlines.
• A base of high-level contacts among central bankers and policymakers, investors, and other influential thinkers.
• Experience of presenting your views to a sophisticated financial audience.

Please note: Complete applications must be submitted by Sunday 9th March 2025. Early applications are encouraged.

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.

Accessibility

As 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.

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