As our Sub-Saharan Africa Breaking & Daily News Editor, you will:

• Set editorial priorities for breaking and daily news across all formats, in conjunction with regional editor and bureau chiefs.
• Lead and coordinate a cross-format team to deliver fast, accurate, and impactful coverage.
• Ensure stories meet Reuters’ standards and client expectations across platforms.
• Make rapid editorial decisions under time pressure.
• Collaborate with regional and global editors to shape coverage and strategy.
• Mentor and coach staff, fostering a high-performance and inclusive newsroom culture.
• Drive innovation and experimentation in breaking news coverage.

About You

To be our Sub-Saharan Africa Breaking & Daily News Editor, you will have:

• Proven experience in breaking news journalism, ideally in a global news organisation
• Strong editorial judgement and decision-making under pressure.
• Deep expertise running breaking news in either text or visuals journalism, with a good understanding of the other disciplines.
• Experience of dealing with staff safety in hostile environments
• Experience managing diverse teams, sometimes across locations.
• Understanding of AI tools and their application in newsroom workflows
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Commitment to Reuters Trust Principles of independence, integrity, and freedom from bias.