Executive Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief, Reuters
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Job Summary
Reuters is seeking a highly adaptable and experienced Executive Assistant to support the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) and from time to time the wider Editorial Leadership Team. This is a senior trusted role within a fastpaced global newsroom. The scope of the position is fluid and will evolve in line with business needs.
About the Role
As an Executive Assistant at Reuters you will:
Manage a complex fastmoving global diary including scheduling meetings and speaking engagements with senior internal and external stakeholders
Apply exceptional attention to detail when overseeing all aspects of the EditorinChiefs schedule
Coordinate and deliver complex international business travel including flights accommodation ground transport and visa arrangements responding calmly and efficiently to lastminute changes
Prioritise and balance competing demands ensuring effective engagement with key internal and external counterparts
Act with the highest level of discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
Anticipate potential issues and proactively prepare practical solutions
Act as a proxy for the EditorinChief across internal approval systems including Workday CORA (invoicing) Ariba Fieldglass and Expenses
Support special projects and undertake ad hoc duties as required
Work closely with other Executive Assistants across the newsroom providing cover and support when needed
About You
To be our Executive Assistant you will have:
Proven experience working in a fastpaced diverse and constantly evolving environment
Minimum of 10 years experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior executives at the highest level
Demonstrated ability to remain calm resilient and effective under pressure
Skills to Thrive in This Role
Highly adaptable composed and unflappable
Maintain composure in high demand situations
Confident and professional communicator
Able to manage shifting priorities and lastminute changes with ease
Desirable (but not Essential)
Experience supporting senior leaders within an international multimedia news organisation or working closely with journalists across text TV and pictures
Experience using Copilot AI or similar tools to enhance productivity including drafting communications refining documents summarising information and streamlining administrative processes
Please note the deadline for applications is Sunday April 26th 2026.
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Whats in it For You
Hybrid Work Model: Weve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities whether caring for family giving back to the community or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrows challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow lead and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation two company-wide Mental Health Days off access to the Headspace app retirement savings tuition reimbursement employee incentive programs and resources for mental physical and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging flexibility work-life balance and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers Compete to Win Challenge (Y)our Thinking Act Fast / Learn Fast and Stronger Together.
Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Making a Real-World Impact:We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice truth and transparency. Together with the professionals and institutions we serve we help uphold the rule of law turn the wheels of commerce catch bad actors report the facts and provide trusted unbiased information to people all over the world.
About Us
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 26000 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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