Job Description

Reuters is looking for a skilled, creative and ambitious editor to oversee our coverage of Capitol Hill, U.S. politics generally and federal law enforcement. The ideal candidate would move easily between fast-breaking news and enterprise, with the goal of capturing the news moment with distinctive stories and inspiring the best possible work from a talented, diverse group of reporters.


Experience editing political journalism is a must, as is the ability to consistently make good decisions about what to do (and not do) in a fast-paced and highly competitive news environment. The ability to work with reporters to get scoops and break news is a must, as is the ability to elevate copy.


The best candidate for this job also will have a knack for finding the engaging, the offbeat, the illuminating story target that others might not see. This editor will also have a leading role in shaping Reuters' coverage of the coming elections in 2026 and 2028, with ample opportunity to put a stamp on the most important political stories of our time.


The position reports to the Washington bureau chief.

About the Role

As

U.S. Congress/Justice Editor,

you will:


Manage breaking news and enterprise stories on the legislative dealmaking on Capitol Hill and scoopy, agenda-setting coverage of the Justice Department and the FBI. Inspire and develop reporters to do best-of-class reporting that routinely breaks news. Push Reuters political coverage to be first and best, every day, across mediums and platforms

About You

You're a fit for the role of

U.S. Congress/Justice

Editor if you have:


Proven skill at editing sharp, incisive and illuminating political coverage. An ability to spot signal amid the noise of daily political developments, while developing the best targets into high-impact stories. Enthusiasm for working collaboratively across desks and disciplines. Understanding of multi-media elements to enhance stories, from graphics to pictures and video. A record of overseeing both breaking news and enterprise stories, with a record of helping reporters to break news. A deft hand with copy from reporters with a range of talents. Superb news judgment and the ability to help reporters discern the reliability of sources.

*Please note the job application deadline is Sunday, December 28. Early applications are encouraged.

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What's in it For You?

At Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

Global Career:

As a global company, we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities.

Learning & Development:

On the job learning and coaching. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists.

Industry Competitive Benefits:

We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days.

Perks:

Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world's most important stories.

About Reuters

Reuters is the world's largest multimedia news provider. Founded in 1851, it is committed to the Trust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias. With unmatched coverage in over 16 languages, and reaching billions of people worldwide every day, Reuters provides trusted intelligence that powers humans and machines to make smart decisions. It supplies business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers.


In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. Eligible office location(s) for this role include one or more of the following: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and/or Irvine, CA; McLean, VA; Washington, DC. The base compensation range for the role in any of those locations is $146,790 - $272,610. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs.

About Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.


We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.


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