Reuters Journalism Programme - Europe Job

Date: 20-Sep-2012

Location: 30 South Colonnade, London, United Kingdom

Title: Reuters Journalism Programme - Europe
ID: ADM00005120

Description

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REUTERS Journalism Programme

Want to cover thebiggest news stories of the day? Fascinated by financial markets and economic fluctuations? We are offering the opportunity of a career in journalism with the world's largest international multimedia news agency with 160 years' experience and an enviable reputation for speed, accuracy and market impact.

The Reuters Journalism Programme, operating out of London, New York and Singapore, seeks candidates with the drive to become first-rate journalists and the skill to connect news events with the dynamics of the international financial markets.

Trainees will take part in several weeks of intensive classroom training then work on reporting teams in our regional newsrooms in London, New York and across Asia. You will hit the ground running -- reporting and delivering news stories to exacting Thomson Reuters standard

After the nine-month programme, trainees who meet the performance standards will move to staff positions. They will be placed in one of our 200 newsrooms dotted across the globe, subject to business needs and language skills, and assigned a mentor to help guide their career with Reuters .

Qualifications

Are you a good fit?

We're looking for:
- Early-career journalists and financial professionals or final year students/recent graduates of journalism, economics, business or languages.
- A passion for journalism, with evidence of editorial work experience.
- Fluency in more than one language is a distinct advantage. Arabic, Russian, Mandarin or German are particularly welcome.
- A proven interest in financial news and grasp of key economic trends.
- A strong academic record at the bachelor's or master's degree level.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to take part in interviews and assessment events. The number of trainees offered positions will depend on the quality of the applicants and the business needs of Thomson Reuters in the recruitment year.

How do you apply?
- Apply online.
- Applications accepted: September 30 - December 31
- Selection process: February/March
- Program begins: September

Job: Administration
Primary Location: United Kingdom-London-GBR-London-30 South Colonnade
Organization: Reuters News Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (±16 years)
Job Type: Standard

Job Segments: Creative, Journalism, Multimedia, Publishing

More information: http://jobs.thomsonreuters.com/job/30-South-Colonnade-Reuters-Journalism-Programme-Europe-Job/2170415/?from=email&refid=20470539&utm_source=J2WEmail&source=2&eid=218-201209280544-43539746&locale=en_US