Desk Editor

TRSS; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global news provider is seeking a Desk Editor in Mexico City. The role involves editing stories about major North American companies, providing editorial guidance to reporters, and ensuring high-quality news coverage. Qualified candidates should have at least 5 years of business news editing experience, strong English proficiency, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic workplace.

Servicios

Global career opportunities

On-the-job training and coaching

Competitive salary packages

Paid volunteering days

Formación

• At least 5 years of experience editing business news.
• Proven writing skills for reporters are also considered.
• Ability to deliver under pressure and multi-task.

Responsabilidades

• Edit news stories for clarity, accuracy, and engagement.
• Provide editorial guidance to reporters.
• Ensure compliance with Reuters’ editorial standards.

Conocimientos

Editing business news

Advanced English proficiency

Strong communication skills

Multi-tasking abilities

Descripción del empleo

Are you passionate about contributing to a world‑class information company?

If yes, we are looking for you!

Reuters is looking for a Desk Editor to be part of a dynamic news desk that edits stories on companies and markets from Sydney to San Francisco. The role, based in Mexico City, will involve editing news on some of the biggest North American companies and providing editorial guidance to reporters.

About the Role

In this opportunity, as a Desk Editor you will:

• Adept at performing quickly under pressure as they work with reporters and news editors to produce compelling stories that appeal both to professional clients who rely on Reuters to help make investment decisions and general readers who access Reuters news through Reuters.com and media outlets worldwide.
• Well versed in financial news and comfortable editing stories across asset classes.
• An individual who has a strong background in editing, with an eye for detail and the ability to simplify and explain often‑complex material.
• Edit, rewrite and reshape stories with dynamic prose and strong news judgment; ensure stories have context and actionable content for clients; produce sharp headlines, punchy leads and overall lively writing.
• Ensure that stories meet Reuters’ standards for accuracy, speed, balance and clarity.
• Enforce Reuters’ high editorial and ethical standards, adhering to style, guidelines and policies laid out by the Reuters Trust Principles and the Reuters Handbook of Journalists.

About You

You’re a fit for the role if your background includes:

• At least 5 years of experience editing business news. Reporters with proven writing skills will also be considered.
• Advanced English proficiency both written and spoken. Candidates will be tested before setting up an interview.
• An ability to multi‑task and deliver under pressure.
• Strong communication skills along with a diverse & inclusive mindset.

To apply, please upload your updated resume in English.

Location: CDMX

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.
• Industry Competitive 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.

About Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.

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. 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.

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