Social Video Journalist, LGBTQ+ News

Reuters; Manila; Remote; PHP 2,494,000 - 4,052,000; Full time

Job summary

TR Foundation Openly is seeking a creative Social Video Journalist to produce fair, impartial LGBTQ+ news stories for global audiences. The role involves researching, filming and editing short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, with opportunities to develop longer YouTube content.

You will work remotely with a Berlin-based editor and an intern in Buenos Aires, bringing strong storytelling and digital skills to Openly's audience.

Qualifications

• Two years journalism experience including reporting, filming and editing social-first pieces
• Excellent video editing skills with Premiere Pro and After Effects
• Professional fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Working knowledge of LGBTQ+ rights issues and global context

Responsibilities

• Research, pitch, report and produce short-form videos for Openly's social channels
• Monitor news developments and identify timely angles for LGBTQ+ communities
• Edit pieces filmed by freelance contributors around the world
• Develop mid-form formats for YouTube channel
• Occasionally create carousels to complement video content

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

English fluency

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Canva

Job description

Social Video Journalist, LGBT+ | Segment - TR Foundation Openly

TR Foundation Openly, the Thomson Reuters Foundation's award-winning LGBTQ+ news brand, is seeking a creative journalist to produce fair, accurate, and impartial social-first video journalism for global audiences. The role focuses on reaching younger audiences with compelling queer stories on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, covering LGBTQ+ rights, policy and geopolitical developments, and human-interest reporting. The successful candidate will research, pitch, film, and edit short-form videos, with opportunities to develop longer YouTube content over time. They should bring strong news judgment, visual storytelling skills, and a commitment to centering marginalized voices while meeting the Thomson Reuters Foundation's rigorous editorial standards and Trust Principles. The position is remote and involves working closely with a Berlin-based Multimedia Editor and an intern in Buenos Aires.

About the Role

• Research, pitch, report and produce short-form video stories for Openly's social channels on global LGBTQ+ rights issues
• Monitor news developments and identify timely, newsworthy angles relevant to LGBTQ+ communities around the world
• Edit social video pieces filmed by freelance contributors around the world
• Develop mid-form video formats for our brand-new YouTube channel
• Occasionally create carousels for Openly's social media channels to complement video content
• Consistently meet deadlines while maintaining Openly's standards of accuracy and impartiality

About You

• At least two years of journalism experience, including reporting, filming and editing your own social-first video pieces
• Excellent video editing skills with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
• Professional fluency in English (written and spoken)
• A working knowledge of LGBTQ+ rights issues, both in Southeast Asia and globally
• A strong understanding of social media platforms, short-form video and creator-style storytelling
• A genuine passion for covering under-reported stories and amplifying the voices of marginalised communities
• Familiarity with Canva or similar design tools is a plus
• Strong research skills and attention to detail

Fixed-term opportunity to create impactful global LGBTQ+ journalism through 31 December 2027.

What’s in it For You?

• 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.

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