Role Overview Reuters seeks an experienced journalist to manage the daily, breaking news file in the Middle East & North Africa across all formats. The role will oversee breaking events, daily news coverage, and set editorial priorities for the day.
Responsibilities - Set editorial priorities for breaking and daily news across all formats, in collaboration with regional editor and bureau chiefs.
- Lead and coordinate a cross‑format team to deliver fast, accurate, and impactful coverage.
- Ensure stories meet Reuters’ standards and client expectations across platforms.
- Make rapid editorial decisions under time pressure.
- Collaborate with regional and global editors to shape coverage and strategy.
- Mentor and coach staff, fostering a high‑performance and inclusive newsroom culture.
- Drive innovation and experimentation in breaking news coverage.
- Support and help oversee the Arabic language news service.