Global Audience Growth Editor

Refinitiv; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Reuters is seeking a forward-thinking Global Audience Editor to lead a portfolio at the center of our digital transformation and subscription strategy in London. This role oversees newsletters, SEO, community engagement and audience strategists, and partners with editors, correspondents and product teams to shape coverage for digital audiences.

The ideal candidate combines editorial instinct with a data-driven understanding of audience behavior, platform strategy and audience intelligence, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading audience, digital or editorial teams within a major newsroom or media organization.
• Deep knowledge of social platforms, newsletters, search engine optimization and audience analytics.
• Data-informed strategy guiding editorial decision-making.
• Excellent news judgment and commitment to standards and journalistic values.
• Ability to lead global teams across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead and unify Reuters' audience development strategy across social media, newsletters, search, community and audience insights to drive sustainable growth, loyalty and engagement.
• Build trusted relationships with editors, journalists and newsroom leaders, shaping coverage plans and digital storytelling so audience considerations are embedded from the outset.
• Audience intelligence: Use audience data, performance insights and evolving reader behaviors to inform editorial decisions, identify opportunities and advise newsroom leaders on platform and engagement strategy.
• Team leadership: Manage, mentor and develop a global team of editors, strategists and platform specialists, creating a collaborative culture focused on impact, experimentation and learning.
• Direct audience relationships: Oversee newsletter strategy, optimization and segmentation and shape community engagement around major coverage, live journalism and Reuters events, including Reuters NEXT.
• Cross-functional delivery: Partner across editorial, product, visuals, video, audio and commercial teams to create cohesive audience experiences and strengthen direct relationships with readers.
• Search and innovation: Lead search engine optimization strategy in the AI age and encourage responsible experimentation with emerging platforms, formats and artificial intelligence while safeguarding Reuters' journalistic standards.

Job description

Reuters is seeking a forward-thinking Global Audience Editor to lead a portfolio at the center of our digital transformation and subscription strategy in London. This role oversees newsletters, SEO, community engagement and audience strategists, and partners with editors, correspondents and product teams to shape coverage for digital audiences.

The ideal candidate combines editorial instinct with a data-driven understanding of audience behavior, platform strategy and audience intelligence, and