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Breaking News Correspondent, Sub-Saharan AfricaReuters is looking for a journalist with strong news judgement and a passion for speed and accuracy to join our Breaking News team in Sub-Saharan Africa.Based in Johannesburg, the successful candidate will be part of a high-performing team, covering breaking news across a range of topics, from sending headlines and newsbreaks in real time, to writing updates, quick sidebars and compelling, visually led human interest stories.The correspondent will be on the front lines of the most important, competitive and exciting stories coming out of South Africa. They will also assist with coverage of other countries in the region. They will work under the direction of the Breaking News Editor for Sub-Saharan Africa and coordinate closely with text and visuals colleagues across the continent.About the RoleAs an Africa Breaking News Correspondent, you will:Monitor a range of sources for key economic, corporate and general news developmentsUse social media to identify and report stories on news, trends and viral moments across Sub-Saharan AfricaWrite fast and accurate headlines and stories under time pressure, across a range of topicsWork with colleagues across the continent and across multiple areas of coverageWrite spot news stories and short multimedia features across the regionAbout YouTo be our Africa Breaking News Correspondent, you will lively:Have strong news judgement across the fileBe able to filter quickly through complex information to identify and explain key news elementsHave an understanding of how global markets work and be familiar with the region's oil sector, financial markets and political affairsBe fluent in English, with strong English writing skills. Knowledge of French or Portuguese would be a plusBe a fast learner and team playerHave strong communications skills and an ability to work calmly under pressureHave at least three years experience working in a news organizationPlease Note: Completed applications must be submitted by midnight on Sunday 8th June 2025. Early applications are encouraged.#LI-JB2Whats 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 worlds most important stories.About ReutersReuters is the worlds 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 ReutersThomson 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. 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