Location: Houston,TX, USA
Reuters is seeking an excellent reporter and writer who is passionate about breaking news to join its Houston energy team and cover one of the most dynamic beats in journalism: the shale oil revolution and ever-expanding U.S. energy majors.
About the Role:
In this opportunity as Energy Correspondent (Level 1 Journalist), you will:
* Produce deeply-reported news, analysis and narratives on the people and companies, including Exxon Mobil and Chevron, that have turned the U.S. in to a global energy power by leveraging scale and technology
* Write not just about the technology, economics and companies behind the shale boom, but also boardroom clashes and the transactions executives are pursuing in a rapidly changing industry
* Deliver scoops and lift the veil on what major producers are doing in exploration, refining and trading from West Texas to Asia and South America
* Be comfortable with multimedia storytelling, augmenting text with video and graphics
* Be eager to work in a team that spans time zones and geographies, collaborating to produce stories on how OPEC maneuvers and energy developments are affecting consumers, industries and geopolitics
About You:
You're a fit for the role of Energy Correspondent (Level 1 Journalist) if your background includes:
* A proven track record developing deep sources, breaking news, reporting and writing long-form stories
* Strong writing and organizational skills, coupled with experience handling and contributing to stories in real time
* The ability to clearly explain complex subjects to a wide audience as well as to the professional reader
* Experience covering the energy industry, and a high-level understanding of oil and gas production, transportation and marketing preferred
* Proven ability to work closely and collaboratively as part of a diverse, driven team spanning regions
* A minimum of four years of experience in journalism
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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:
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* 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.
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