Social Video Journalist, LGBTQ+ News
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Job Summary
Social Video Journalist LGBTQ Segment - TR Foundation
Openly the Thomson Reuters Foundations award-winning LGBTQ news brand is seeking a creative journalist to produce fair accurate and impartial social-first video journalism for global audiences. The role focuses on reaching younger audiences with compelling queer stories on TikTok Instagram and YouTube covering LGBTQ rights policy and geopolitical developments and human-interest reporting.
The successful candidate will research pitch film and edit short-form videos with opportunities to develop longer YouTube content over time. They should bring strong news judgment visual storytelling skills and a commitment to centering marginalized voices while meeting the Thomson Reuters Foundations rigorous editorial standards and Trust Principles. The position is remote and involves working closely with a Berlin-based Multimedia Editor and an intern in Buenos Aires.
About the Role
In this opportunity as a Social Video Journalist LGBTQ you will:
Research pitch report and produce short-form video stories for Openlys social channels on global LGBTQ rights issues
Monitor news developments and identify timely newsworthy angles relevant to LGBTQ communities around the world
Edit social video pieces filmed by freelance contributors around the world
Develop mid-form video formats for our brand-new YouTube channel
Occasionally create carousels for Openlys social media channels to complement video content
Consistently meet deadlines while maintaining Openlys standards of accuracy and impartiality
About You
Youre a fit for the role of Social Video Journalist LGBTQ if your background includes
At least two years of journalism experience including reporting filming and editing your own social-first video pieces
Excellent video editing skills with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
Professional fluency in English (written and spoken)
A working knowledge of LGBTQ rights issues both in Southeast Asia and globally
A strong understanding of social media platforms short-form video and creator-style storytelling
A genuine passion for covering under-reported stories and amplifying the voices of marginalised communities
Familiarity with Canva or similar design tools is a plus
Strong research skills and attention to detail
Fixed-term opportunity to create impactful global LGBTQ journalism through 31 December 2027.
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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.
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