U.S. Reporter (Level 1 Journalist), The Insurer, Reuters

$70,000 - $125,000/Yr

Thomson Reuters - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - New York, NY

10,001+ employees

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About the position

The U.S. Reporter (Level 1 Journalist) at The Insurer, a leading specialty (re)insurance news service by Reuters, is responsible for covering breaking news and providing in-depth analysis within the financial services sector. This role involves generating exclusive leads, building a network of contacts, and reporting on key industry events, all while collaborating with a global team of journalists. The position is based in New York City with hybrid working options available.

Responsibilities

• Cover breaking news including monitoring wire developments and legal disputes
• Hunt for exclusive leads to generate valuable news content
• Build a network of contacts within the specialty (re)insurance business
• Report on key industry events across the U.S. and internationally
• Write interviews and features to support multiple platform coverage

Requirements

• At least two years' experience covering the financial services sector is preferred
• Demonstrable hunger for news and delivering a range of content
• Good communication skills for engaging with C-suite executives
• Proven appetite for digging beneath the surface to seek trends

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in reporting on insurance or financial services
• Ability to quickly deliver high-quality content on complex subjects

Benefits

• Global career progression opportunities
• On-the-job learning and coaching
• Competitive salary packages
• Market-leading benefits including paid volunteering days
• Opportunity to work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists