U.S. Automotive Editor

Thomson Reuters
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Ann Arbor
6300 Interfirst Drive (Show on map)
Feb 19, 2025
Reuters is seeking a U.S. Automotive Editor to lead reporters in producing scoops and deep enterprise coverage during an unprecedented period of global industry upheaval. Reporting to the Global Automotive Editor, this leader would manage a group of U.S.-based reporters, lead breaking news coverage and help conceive and elevate explanatoryand investigative stories from journalists worldwide. The role will be based in Reuters' Ann Arbor, Michigan office. The ideal candidate would have experience covering the industry and demonstrated success leading reporting teams. Strong writing and line-editing skills are essential. There's never been a more exciting time to cover cars, with Tesla's Elon Musk flaunting his newfound political power in a Donald Trump administration and newly dominant Chinese electric-vehicle makers expanding globally, posing existential threats to the world's biggest legacy car companies. We're seeking a dynamic managerand editor who can harness Reuters' extensive auto-coverage resources and collaborate with other global teams covering energy, mining, trade, regulation and politics to produce world-leading coverage. Applicants should submit between five and ten examples of stories they've written or edited, along with a resume and cover letter. About the Role As U.S. Automotive Editor,you will: Help lead the automotive news file with a focus on beat and source development, ensuring the coverage meets Reuters standards for accuracy, speed and impartiality Conceive, pitch and edit ambitious enterprise journalism, directing extensive rewrites and factchecking when needed Work closely with other editors and reporting teams to put Reuters ahead on priority coverage areas; a collaborative mindset is essential Drive development and career progression across the U.S. team. About You You're a fit for the role of U.S. Automotive Editor,if your background includes: At least 10 years of experience in journalism; experience covering the auto industry is preferred but not required A track record of running reporting teams that develop sources and break news Demonstrated success executing short and long-term explanatory and investigative coverage *Please note the job application deadline is Sunday, March 9th. #LI-CH1 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 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. Reuters: The Real World in Real Time 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. For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the base compensation range for this role is $127,400 - $236,600. 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. Do you want to be part of a team helping re-invent the way knowledge professionals work? How about a team that works every day to create a more transparent, just and inclusive future? At Thomson Reuters, we've been doing just that for almost 160 years. Our industry-leading products and services include highly specialized information-enabled software and tools for legal, tax, accounting and compliance professionals combined with the world's most global news services - Reuters. We help these professionals do their jobs better, creating more time for them to focus on the things that matter most: advising, advocating, negotiating, governing and informing. 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