Reuters is seeking a U.S. Automotive Editor to lead reporters in producing scoops and deep enterprise coverage during an unprecedented period of global industry upheaval. Reporting to the Global Automotive Editor, this leader would manage a group of U.S.-based reporters, lead breaking news coverage and help conceive and elevate explanatory and investigative stories from journalists worldwide. The role will be based in Reuters' Ann Arbor, Michigan office.
The ideal candidate would have experience covering the industry and demonstrated success leading reporting teams. Strong writing and line-editing skills are essential.
There’s never been a more exciting time to cover cars, with Tesla’s Elon Musk flaunting his newfound political power in a Donald Trump administration and newly dominant Chinese electric-vehicle makers expanding globally, posing existential threats to the world’s biggest legacy car companies. We’re seeking a dynamic manager and editor who can harness Reuters’ extensive auto-coverage resources and collaborate with other global teams covering energy, mining, trade, regulation and politics to produce world-leading coverage.
Applicants should submit between five and ten examples of stories they’ve written or edited, along with a resume and cover letter.
About the Role
As U.S. Automotive Editor, you will:
- Help lead the automotive news file with a focus on beat and source development, ensuring the coverage meets Reuters standards for accuracy, speed and impartiality.
- Conceive, pitch and edit ambitious enterprise journalism, directing extensive rewrites and fact-checking when needed.
- Work closely with other editors and reporting teams to put Reuters ahead on priority coverage areas; a collaborative mindset is essential.
- Drive development and career progression across the U.S. team.
About You
You're a fit for the role of U.S. Automotive Editor, if your background includes:
- At least 10 years of experience in journalism; experience covering the auto industry is preferred but not required.
- A track record of running reporting teams that develop sources and break news.
- Demonstrated success executing short and long-term explanatory and investigative coverage.
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.
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.
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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