TV Producer, Latin American Desk (Level One Journalist)

Job description

The Reuters TV Latam desk in Washington DC is looking for a skilled and experienced producer to help produce news and generate content from more than 21 countries in Latin America. From volcanoes, earthquakes and hurricanes, to coups and political spats, Communist governments to booming economies - the region has a vibrant news file that covers the whole range of output, from hard news to Life!, sports and entertainment and with a growing emphasis on environment stories and enhanced live coverage.

The desk is looking for a multi-skilled producer with a strong track record both on the desk and in the field and a grasp of Latin American issues. Fluent Spanish is a must, and strong writing skills essential. The ability to work alone and also in a team is vital. Experience with non-linear editing is essential. Experience producing, shooting and editing initiative stories is vital as well as comprehensive knowledge with social media. The right candidate will be willing to work a shift pattern that includes weekends and late nights and a readiness to travel at short notice occasionally on breaking news stories in the Latin American region. Experience in hostile environments would be a distinct advantage.

Duties include:

· Coordinating the news file with bureau in Latin America and with London and other regional hubs
· Producing and editing Latin America content for the World News Service and the Latin Feed
· Providing strong scripts for stories from the Latin America region for the World News Service
· Coordinating delivery of news items and live coverage from the around the region and handling client requests
· Working with colleagues across the multimedia spectrum
· Operating new delivery technologies
· Readiness to travel on breaking news stories in Latin America on occasion
· In liaison with the bureau, planning and producing initiative stories

Reuters is the largest independent international news agency in the world. Founded over 160 years ago, Reuters provides society with the news it needs to be free, prosperous and informed. Each day our 2,600 journalists in nearly 200 locations around the globe deliver unparalleled international and national news coverage with speed, impartiality and insight. Each day, Reuters News is read and seen by more than 1 billion people worldwide through multiple platforms. Reuters stays true to the letter and spirit of the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles, ensuring independence, integrity and freedom from bias.

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.

Desired profile

· Strong news judgement and in-depth awareness of key Latin American issues
· Fluent Spanish and English and strong English-writing skills
· Ability to work calmly under pressure to tight deadlines
· Willingness to travel to breaking news stories, often at short notice
· Strong communication skills, both with colleagues and clients
· Ability to work well within a team
· Good technical skills

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 60,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Making this happen is a dynamic, evolving process, and we count on each employee to be a catalyst in driving our performance - and their own.

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