Producer/Reporter

Job description

Job Title: Producer/Reporter

Location: London, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Opening Date for Applications: 15th March 2016

Closing Date for Applications: 12th April 2016

Thomson Reuters is the leading source of intelligent information for the world's businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial and risk, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and science and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization.

Overview of the Team and Business Unit:

Broadcast Solutions is part of Reuters Television and provides clients with customized video content sourcing the very best of Reuters' talent, information services and newsgathering operations. We provide clients with a range of services from specialized reporting in financial, general and sports news to offering complete programming. Broadcast Solutions has reporters, producers and facilities around the world in locations such as London, New York, Hong Kong, Mumbai and Japan.

Broadcast Solutions works closely alongside the broader Reuters' network of video, text and pictures to provide clients with bespoke content that exactly meets their requirements.

As well as daily news services, Broadcast Solutions also offers clients special coverage of major international events such as the Olympic Games and World Economic Forum in Davos.

Responsibilities of Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and presenting daily live reports and packages covering European financial news. The candidate will be expected to deliver timely news and insight in line with principles of accuracy, independence and freedom from bias. From time to time the candidate will also be required to cover general news reporting.

The relevant person will also be expected to work closely with the London and global team to produce content. They will need to liaise with the client to ensure that client needs are met.

Desired profile

Required Skills:

·  Fluent Mandarin language (Reading & Writing)
·  Proven business reporting background
·  Strong on camera presenting skills
·  Extensive broadcast television experience
·  Ability to write and produce live and prerecorded reports under tight deadlines
·  Live broadcasting experience on camera
·  Strong communication skills
Desired Skills:

·  Experience of Chinese media
·  Video editing skills would be an advantage
Qualifications:

·  Minimum bachelor's degree

Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world's largest independent multimedia news provider, reaching more than one billion people every day. Over 2,500 journalists in nearly 200 locations around the globe deliver unparalleled international and national news coverage in 16 languages with speed, impartiality and insight to professionals via Thomson Reuters desktops, the world's media organizations and directly to consumers on Reuters.com. Reuters stays true to the letter and spirit of the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles, ensuring independence, integrity and freedom from bias.

NB: Flexible working options will be considered as part of this application. E.g. Job shares

If you believe you can bring something special to this role, we want to hear from you. You may have a non-traditional career path, education or background. If you meet the minimum qualifications for the role, let us know in a cover letter with your application. Reuters depends on diversity of thought and you could be just what we need.

At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work, inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in winning as one – collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging and meaningful experiences. With over 50,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Bring your ambition to make a difference. We'll bring a world of opportunities.

As a global business we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace.

Intrigued by a challenge as large and fascinating as the world itself? Come join us.

To learn more about what we offer, please visit thomsonreuters.com/careers.

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