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Correspondent, Philippines

Yesterday Manila, Philippines

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Position Overview:

We're looking for a skilled Journalist/Reporter to research, write, and package engaging stories with accuracy and speed. The ideal candidate will be able to gather information, build a network of contacts, and develop expertise in a specific sector to deliver high-quality coverage. This role involves understanding the news needs of our business, interacting with clients and stakeholders, and leveraging various media formats to tell compelling stories.

About the Role
In this opportunity as a Correspondent, Philippines, you will:

  • Writes or packages stories with accuracy and speed and in accordance with our principles and operating standards.
  • Gathers information to break news, write or package stories.
  • Builds and maintains a set of contacts to break news or to present news in the appropriate form for clients.
  • Builds expertise and knowledge to broaden and deepen coverage.
  • Embraces the principle of telling stories using the most appropriate media available.
  • Understands the news needs of our business and interacts with clients and business stakeholders.
  • May be an expert in a particular sector.
  • May lead or coach a small team or a team across a region and seeks to get the best of members through empowerment, coaching, mentoring and training.
  • May run a network of stringers.

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About You
You're a fit for the role of a Correspondent, Philippines if your background includes:

  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field
  • Proven experience in news writing, packaging, and reporting with a strong track record of accuracy and speed.
  • Excellent news judgment and ability to cultivate and maintain industry contacts.
  • Strong expertise or willingness to develop deep knowledge in specific sectors.
  • Proficiency in using various media platforms to tell compelling stories.
  • Demonstrated leadership or mentoring skills, with experience coaching individuals or teams preferred.

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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.
  • 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 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.

About Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.

We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.

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Client-provided location(s): Manila, Philippines
Job ID: thomson-1237043365
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-07-25T12:54:41

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Holiday Events
    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)