Thomson Reuters is seeking a multimedia news producer to join its 24*7 digital operations at Reuters. Reuters is one of the world’s largest and most credible business and news websites and an online business in serving large and small internet clients.
Job Description
The successful candidate must have clear-sighted news judgment to juggle, select and package from the hundreds of news stories hitting the wires every hour. The multimedia news producer will work closely with Reuters’ main editorial services in deciding what the top stories will be on everything from politics and policy, business, markets, sport, entertainment and lifestyle.
Key Responsibilities
The multimedia news producer will be part of the tight-knit team manning the Global Online desk in Bangalore, sub-editing/localising and filing stories with relevant pictures for the Reuters Online Reports (OLR) and the revamped reuters.com website. The producer should have a keen eye for detail and keep our target sophisticated news consumer business audience in mind while ensuring the website is updated with the latest and best stories, photos, slideshows and videos curated from the Reuters wires, photo and video service.
Qualifications
Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication from a reputed university/institute.
Required Skills
- At least 3-4 years experience in a news agency, newspaper or TV newsroom
- Impeccable writing
- Strong news judgement
- Knowledge of economy, policy, markets, technology, sports and entertainment
- Multimedia experience
Desired Skills
- High level of creativity, providing excellent packaging ideas for the web and thinking beyond the obvious
- Strong team player, good communication skills
- Fast and accurate editing and packaging for the web
- Good at using editorial technology
- Solid understanding of legal risks and strong ethics
Location
Bangalore (Hybrid)
Interested candidates can send in your CVs to anusara.binu@thomsonreuters.com. You can also reach out to Ravi Lakhwani and Tresa Morera.
