Correspondent, Philippines
Correspondent, Philippines
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Correspondent Philippines - Reuters Newsgathering Text
Position Overview:
Reuters is looking for an outstanding and versatile correspondent to join our bureau in the Philippines one of Southeast Asias most important news hubs. The Philippines is at the forefront of U.S.-China tensions a central player in the South China Sea dispute and home to dynamic and at times unpredictable political economic and social developments. This is an exciting opportunity to cover one of the regions most compelling and competitive news patches.
We are seeking a motivated enterprising journalist who can deliver insightful and standout coverage across a wide range of topicsfrom politics and diplomacy to economics natural disasters and security. You will be expected to work at speed and under pressure while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and fairness.
About the Role
In this opportunity as a Philippines Correspondent you will:
Deliver fast accurate news and spot reporting across multiple beats.
Deliver coverage that resonates with global clients
Generate compelling story ideas and produce high-impact initiative pieces.
Build and maintain a strong network of sources across government business.
Cover major events and developments including political shifts central bank and economic policy regional security and natural disasters.
Collaborate closely with visuals colleagues in Manila Southeast Asia Breaking News Hub and Reuters editors and correspondents globally.
Work flexibly across formats in line with Reuters One Newsroom strategy contributing to integrated text photo and video coverage. Be ready to hit the ground to cover fast-moving high-impact news as it breaks.
Embrace storytelling in all forms combining sharp reporting with an openness to visual approaches that engage a global audience.
About You
Youre a fit for the role of a Philippines Correspondent if your background includes:
Proven journalism experience in a fast-paced news environment.
Strong reporting and writing skills with excellent news judgment.
Proven ability to develop and maintain high-level sources.
Comfortable with economic and financial data and the ability to interpret them quickly and accurately.
A demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Someone who thrives in a team setting and values collaboration across platforms and regions.
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Whats 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 worlds most important stories.
About Reuters
Reuters is the worlds 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 worlds media organizations industry events and directly to consumers.
About Thomson Reuters
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