Energy Correspondent, Houston (Level 1 Journalist)

Thomson Reuters - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

10,001+ employees

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About the position

As an Energy Correspondent (Level 1 Journalist) at Reuters, you will be responsible for producing in-depth news, analysis, and narratives about the U.S. energy sector, particularly focusing on the shale oil revolution and major energy companies like Exxon Mobil and Chevron. This role involves breaking news, covering boardroom dynamics, and exploring the implications of energy developments on consumers and geopolitics. You will also engage in multimedia storytelling and collaborate with a diverse team across different time zones.

Responsibilities

• Produce deeply-reported news, analysis, and narratives on the U.S. energy sector.
• Write about technology, economics, and corporate dynamics in the energy industry.
• Deliver exclusive stories on exploration, refining, and trading activities of major producers.
• Utilize multimedia storytelling techniques to enhance written content.
• Collaborate with a global team to cover the impact of OPEC and energy developments.

Requirements

• Proven track record in developing deep sources and breaking news.
• Strong writing and organizational skills with real-time story handling experience.
• Ability to explain complex subjects to a broad audience and professionals.
• Experience covering the energy industry with a high-level understanding of oil and gas production.
• Minimum of four years of experience in journalism.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in multimedia storytelling.
• Familiarity with geopolitical implications of energy developments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Opportunities for global career progression.
• On-the-job learning and coaching.
• Access to a dedicated training team for continuous development.