Bureau Chief, Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Job Description

Reuters is seeking an experienced editor and newsroom leader with a strong track record of producing ambitious, exclusive and impactful journalism to serve as Bureau Chief for Austria, Germany & Switzerland.

Based in Berlin, you will work with text, photo and video journalists across the region to drive original reporting, distinctive storytelling and agenda-setting analysis.

In Germany you will help us produce agenda-setting coverage on the rise of the AfD, the growing military threat from Russia and the decline of its industrial base. In Switzerland and Austria you will help oversee deeper coverage of the multilateral institutions based there as well as the major political and economic stories facing the two countries.

Reporting to the Europe Editor, the successful candidate will work closely with the region’s Breaking and Daily News Editor on major news events and follow-up reporting; and help integrate news operations so journalists collaborate as one team and stories are published in the most compelling formats.

Key Responsibilities

• Editorial leadership: Lead correspondents and selected visual journalists across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, setting clear priorities and delivering a distinctive file of enterprise journalism.
• Integrated coverage: Coordinate text, photo and video journalists as one team, ensuring stories are reported and published in the formats that best serve regional and global audiences. Identify and develop ambitious cross-border stories, analyses and exclusives.
• Standards and collaboration: Uphold Reuters standards of speed, accuracy, fairness and independence across all our journalism.
• People leadership: Build an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing culture, developing talent and supporting recruitment, succession planning and workforce needs across multiple locations.
• Safety: Maintain a strong focus on staff safety and risk management.
• Collaboration & Innovation: Work closely with global and regional editing teams to align priorities; champion innovation in news coverage and newsroom operations.

Required Qualifications

• Editorial track record: Demonstrated success in delivering distinctive, exclusive and impactful journalism. Outstanding news judgment and the ability to make confident decisions under pressure while upholding Reuters standards.
• Regional knowledge: Strong understanding of the political, economic, business and social landscape of Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
• Leadership and management: Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop journalists across multiple locations and cultures, set priorities and manage change.
• Multi-format expertise: Deep expertise in text or visual journalism, paired with a strong understanding of integrated text, pictures and video newsgathering and production.
• Financial and operational management: Experience managing editorial budgets, staffing and freelance resources.
• Communication and innovation: Excellent communication, collaboration and organisational skills.
• Standards: A firm commitment to the Reuters Trust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias. An understanding of AI tools and their responsible application in newsroom workflows.
• Languages: Fluency in German and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Digital Innovation: Track record of driving innovation in digital news delivery, audience engagement and editorial storytelling.
• Additional Languages: Proficiency in other European languages.

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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

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