Technology Correspondent (Level 1 Journalist)

Thomas Reuters; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization seeks a Technology Correspondent based in San Francisco. The role involves producing exclusive stories about major tech companies and collaborating globally. Applicants should have a proven record in journalism and the ability to generate impactful news narratives.

Benefits

Global Career Opportunities

On-the-job Learning and Coaching

Industry Competitive Benefits

Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists

Qualifications

• Proven skill at reporting and writing distinctive, ambitious, agenda-setting stories.
• Ability to cultivate non-obvious sources.
• A record of breaking news.
• 10 years’ experience reporting or editing.

Responsibilities

• Produce exclusive stories on big tech companies.
• Collaborate with the global team on initiative stories.
• Deliver quick stories building off breaking news.

Skills

Reporting

Writing

Collaborative Work

Source Development

Job description

Reuters is looking for an enterprising business journalist to generate exclusives and to spearhead ambitious stories revealing how the world’s most powerful technology companies really work, and how they’re transforming the economy.

Based in San Francisco, the correspondent will be a member of the technology companies team helping drive our global tech coverage, producing scoops and enterprise stories. The successful candidate will already have a record of breaking news and executing deep dives into corporate strategy, boardroom dynamics and investment decisions, developing sources and mining data to identify and investigate original and important stories.

The correspondent would collaborate with colleagues based around the world. She or he will often lead the reporting effort on ambitious stories and work with reporters from different teams, so flexibility and a collaborative approach are essential.

About the Role

As a Technology Correspondent (Level 1 Journalist), you will:

• Produce exclusive stories on big tech companies
• Deliver quick stories building off breaking news and longer-term projects.
• Collaborate with the global team on initiative stories
• Generate ideas for projects and series

About You

You're a fit for the role of Technology Correspondent (Level 1 Journalist) if your background includes:

• Proven skill at reporting and writing distinctive, ambitious, agenda-setting stories
• Ability to cultivate non-obvious sources and to gain access to exclusive documents
• A track record of original, high-impact story ideas
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Understanding of multimedia elements to enhance stories, from graphics to pictures and video.
• A record of breaking news
• At least 10 years’ experience reporting or editing at a major news organization

Please note the job application deadline is Sunday June 15th.

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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.

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Eligible office location(s) for this role include one or more of the following: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and/or Irvine, CA; McLean, VA; Washington, DC. The base compensation range for the role in any of those locations is $72,000 - $130,000.

About Thomson Reuters

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