Visual Verification and Newsgathering Producer

Refinitiv; España; Híbrido; EUR 30.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Join a leading international news agency as a Visual Verification and Newsgathering Producer. This exciting role involves using cutting-edge OSINT tools to verify breaking news and analyze visuals from conflict zones. You'll collaborate with talented journalists, contribute to impactful stories, and have the opportunity for international career progression. If you're passionate about journalism and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Servicios

Global Career Opportunities

On-the-job learning

Market-leading salary packages

Paid volunteering days

Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists

Formación

• Experience in social media newsgathering or fact-checking is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn quickly and communicate clearly.

Responsabilidades

• Scan the internet for visuals of breaking news and conflicts.
• Employ OSINT techniques to analyze videos and photographs.
• Collaborate on special reports and investigations.

Conocimientos

OSINT tools

Verification processes

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking under pressure

English proficiency

Herramientas

Satellite imagery

File metadata analysis

Weather data analysis

Descripción del empleo

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Visual Verification and Newsgathering Producer

Apply remote type: Remote | Job: Hybrid | Locations: ESP-Barcelona-Travessera de Gràcia | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted 18 Days Ago | Job requisition id: JREQ190325

Would you like to do one of the most interesting and fast-developing forms of journalism for a highly regarded international news agency in one of the best cities in the world?

Reuters is looking for someone to join its leading-edge Visual Verification Team.

You will be based in the new Barcelona newsroom and collaborate with colleagues across all disciplines to tell stories in many ways.

Using the latest open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools and techniques, you will verify breaking news content, analyze visuals from conflict zones, and contribute to special reports, insights, and investigations.

Through your ability to search, verify, and clear permissions for content, your work will impact millions of people through the broadcasters, digital, and text clients Reuters has worldwide.

This is a full-time role that demands flexibility to work long hours and some weekends.

About the Role:

As our Visual Verification & Newsgathering Producer, you will:

• Scan the internet for visuals of breaking news, conflicts, and trends to identify original sources and uploads quickly.
• Use your interpersonal skills to contact sources, ask questions, and obtain clearance for Reuters to distribute their content.
• Employ OSINT techniques and tools such as satellite imagery, file metadata, weather data, and other evidence to analyze videos and photographs to determine if they are old, misleading, tampered with, or AI-generated.
• Follow the biggest international stories of the day closely.
• Track trends and pitch human-led stories.
• Collaborate with colleagues on special reports and investigations.

About You:

You should apply if you are:

• Confident and calm in breaking news situations.
• Good at multi-tasking under pressure.
• Knowledgeable about the latest OSINT tools and verification processes.
• Fascinated by international news.
• Passionate about telling human-led stories.
• Good at finding untold stories beyond the headlines.
• Ambitious to find and cover impactful stories.
• Following the latest developments in digital industry, including AI.
• Capable of working well both in a team and independently.
• Proficient in speaking and writing English.

Prior experience in social media newsgathering, verification, OSINT work, or fact-checking is advantageous, but full training will be provided. A willingness to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and work under pressure is essential.

NB: To be considered, please submit BOTH a CV/resume and a cover letter. Your cover letter should be addressed to “To whom it may concern” and explain your reasons for applying.

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What’s in it for you?

At Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. Benefits include:

• Global Career: Opportunities for international career progression.
• Learning & Development: On-the-job learning, coaching, and dedicated training programs.
• Competitive Benefits: Market-leading salary packages, paid volunteering days, and more.
• Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists on impactful stories.

About Reuters:

Reuters is the world’s largest multimedia news provider, founded in 1851, committed to independence, integrity, and unbiased reporting. It covers news in over 16 languages reaching billions daily, providing trusted intelligence for decision-making.

About Thomson Reuters:

Thomson Reuters integrates trusted content and technology for legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media professionals. It employs 26,000 people across over 70 countries and values diversity and inclusion. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities and religious beliefs.