As our Sub-Saharan Africa Editor, you will:

• Lead and manage the regional news file across all formats, ensuring editorial prioritisation.
• Drive coverage that sets the agenda for global audiences.
• Deliver fast, accurate breaking news while developing deeper enterprise and explanatory journalism.
• Champion cross-format storytelling, integrating text, video, pictures, into compelling narratives.
• Manage staff safety, working in close coordination with the editorial safety team.
• Collaborate closely with senior producers, editors, and newsroom leaders globally to shape coverage and strategy.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement in storytelling.
• Understand the grammar and cues of both written and visual journalism; appreciate what success looks like across mediums, products and platforms.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage diverse teams across multiple bureaus, including in challenging environments.
• Represent the region in global editorial planning and contribute to newsroom transformation initiatives.
• Ensure high editorial standards and alignment with Reuters Trust Principles of independence, integrity, and freedom from bias.

About You

To be our Sub-Saharan Africa Editor, you will have:

• Excellent news judgement and decision-making under pressure.
• Proven senior editorial experience in a global news organisation with high level leadership and people management skills.
• The ability to leverage the skills of others to manage a file potentially beyond your own experience/expertise.
• Deep understanding of regional story and global client needs.
• Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to drive innovation, and experience working in different news formats.
• Track record of developing talent and promoting inclusion and belonging.