Location: RMZ Titanium, Bangalore, India
Title: Correspondent
PROJECT SUMMARY AND POSITION OVERVIEW :
Becoming part of a real-time news reporting operation producing headlines, stories and tables based on corporate announcements from U.S. mid- and small-capitalization companies and equities analysts' reports on all North American, Western European and other companies.
DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Writes stories with accuracy, speed and independence, in accordance with Reuters principles and operating standards.
- Identifies market-moving figures and comments from sources including electronic news releases, conference calls, Webcasts, press conferences and produces news items based on them.
- Builds and maintains a set of contacts and sources. Manages news coordination with equities reporters in New York and Europe.
- Develops expertise and knowledge in relevant areas of sector specialization through research, networking with specialist reporters in other Reuters bureaux etc.
At Thomson Reuters, we deliver intelligent information quickly and efficiently, so professionals have knowledge to act. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare, and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION :
- Should have a post graduation degree (Journalism).
Required Skills (Must have), Necessary industry experience and associated number of years of experience:
MUST HAVE:
- Ability to write clearly and quickly per Reuters reporting standards and principles.
- Sound command of grammar, spelling, punctuation.
- Comfort with handling figures and facts accurately and capability to digest financial data.
- Must be able to work under time pressure and willing to work in shifts.
Desired Skills (Nice to have in addition to the Required Skills), necessary industry experience and associated number of years of experience:
PREFER TO HAVE:
- Typically 0-8 years experience writing and reporting business news.
- Knowledge of corporate activity and stock markets, or ability to gain such knowledge quickly.
Additional Information (e.g. shift resource, % work that is development vs. maintenance, etc.):
Typically, shifts are: 4.00 pm-1.00 am, 9.00 pm/10.00-5 am/6 am
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 55,000 colleagues 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.
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 all our operations around the world regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected classification under country or local law.
Intrigued by a challenge as large and fascinating as the world itself? Come join us.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: apply via Thomson's career site here
Website: thomsonreuters.com
Title: Correspondent
PROJECT SUMMARY AND POSITION OVERVIEW :
Becoming part of a real-time news reporting operation producing headlines, stories and tables based on corporate announcements from U.S. mid- and small-capitalization companies and equities analysts' reports on all North American, Western European and other companies.
DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Writes stories with accuracy, speed and independence, in accordance with Reuters principles and operating standards.
- Identifies market-moving figures and comments from sources including electronic news releases, conference calls, Webcasts, press conferences and produces news items based on them.
- Builds and maintains a set of contacts and sources. Manages news coordination with equities reporters in New York and Europe.
- Develops expertise and knowledge in relevant areas of sector specialization through research, networking with specialist reporters in other Reuters bureaux etc.
At Thomson Reuters, we deliver intelligent information quickly and efficiently, so professionals have knowledge to act. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare, and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION :
- Should have a post graduation degree (Journalism).
Required Skills (Must have), Necessary industry experience and associated number of years of experience:
MUST HAVE:
- Ability to write clearly and quickly per Reuters reporting standards and principles.
- Sound command of grammar, spelling, punctuation.
- Comfort with handling figures and facts accurately and capability to digest financial data.
- Must be able to work under time pressure and willing to work in shifts.
Desired Skills (Nice to have in addition to the Required Skills), necessary industry experience and associated number of years of experience:
PREFER TO HAVE:
- Typically 0-8 years experience writing and reporting business news.
- Knowledge of corporate activity and stock markets, or ability to gain such knowledge quickly.
Additional Information (e.g. shift resource, % work that is development vs. maintenance, etc.):
Typically, shifts are: 4.00 pm-1.00 am, 9.00 pm/10.00-5 am/6 am
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 55,000 colleagues 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.
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 all our operations around the world regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected classification under country or local law.
Intrigued by a challenge as large and fascinating as the world itself? Come join us.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: apply via Thomson's career site here
Website: thomsonreuters.com
