Latin America Breaking & Daily News Editor

Thomson Reuters

Latin America news editor leading Reuters’ breaking and daily journalism from Mexico City. Coordinating text, video, and picture coverage for global media and professional clients.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeMexico City • 🇲🇽 MexicoMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong editorial judgment and decision-making in breaking news journalism, with a focus on managing diverse teams and delivering high-impact coverage across multiple formats. Possesses deep knowledge of Latin America and an understanding of AI tools to enhance newsroom workflows.

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Breaking News JournalismEditorial JudgmentPeople ManagementTeam CoordinationLatin America Expertise

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Hard Skills

Breaking News CoverageText JournalismVisual JournalismEditorial Decision-MakingNewsroom Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationMentoringCoachingCrisis Management

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsNewsroom Workflows

Industry Keywords

Reuters Trust PrinciplesGlobal News OrganisationDiverse TeamsHostile EnvironmentsClient Expectations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set editorial priorities for breaking and daily news across all formats in conjunction with the 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
Manage the daily breaking news file in Latin America across text, video, and pictures
Oversee Reuters’ response to breaking news events, including first snaps, pictures, live video coverage, personal stories, and explainers
Oversee daily news coverage of elections, summits, and viral-worthy slice-of-life stories
Set editorial priorities for the day and ensure timely, accurate, and high-impact coverage for Reuters’ global clients
Oversee integrated text-visuals breaking news hubs across Latin America
Report to the Latin America Editor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in breaking news journalism, ideally in a global news organisation
Strong editorial judgment and decision-making under pressure
Deep expertise running breaking news in either text or visuals journalism, with a good understanding of the other discipline
Experience 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
Deep knowledge of Latin America
Strong track record in people management, including hiring and developing talent
Ability to make quick editorial decisions under pressure
Understanding of the needs of Reuters’ global clients

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global career and progression opportunities
On-the-job learning and coaching
Dedicated training team focused on continuous development of journalists
Competitive salary packages
Market-leading benefits
Paid volunteering days
Opportunity to work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists
Flexible work environments
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs