Sub-Saharan Africa Breaking & Daily News Editor at Thomson Reuters

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Sub-Saharan Africa Breaking & Daily News Editor

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldMedia / Advertising / Branding 

As our Sub-Saharan Africa Breaking & Daily News Editor, you will:

  • Set editorial priorities for breaking and daily news across all formats, in conjunction with regional editor and bureau chiefs.
  • Lead and coordinate a cross-format team to deliver fast, accurate, and impactful coverage.
  • Ensure stories meet Reuters’ standards and client expectations across platforms.
  • Make rapid editorial decisions under time pressure.
  • Collaborate with regional and global editors to shape coverage and strategy.
  • Mentor and coach staff, fostering a high-performance and inclusive newsroom culture.
  • Drive innovation and experimentation in breaking news coverage.

About You

To be our Sub-Saharan Africa Breaking & Daily News Editor, you will have:

  • Proven experience in breaking news journalism, ideally in a global news organisation
  • Strong editorial judgement and decision-making under pressure.
  • Deep expertise running breaking news in either text or visuals journalism, with a good understanding of the other disciplines.
  • Experience of dealing with staff safety in hostile environments
  • Experience managing diverse teams, sometimes across locations.
  • Understanding of AI tools and their application in newsroom workflows
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills.
  • Commitment to Reuters Trust Principles of independence, integrity, and freedom from bias.

Check how your CV aligns with this job

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Thomson Reuters on thomsonreuters.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com to apply

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