Research Assistant

Research Assistant:

Reuters Breakingviews is the leading provider of agenda-setting insight to the global financial community. With around 35 columnists worldwide, we deliver hard-hitting commentary across LSEG terminals, Reuters.com and our own subscriber website. We also publish daily columns in newspapers and websites around the world, giving us a high profile among influencers worldwide.

About the role:

In this opportunity as Research Assistant, you will:

• This position involves providing across-the-board support for a team of 10 columnists and editors based across Asia.
• The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational skills, an ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and a robust appreciation for the editorial process, as well as a keen interest in writing original columns with the potential to advance as a journalist at Reuters.
• The successful applicant will be based in Bengaluru, and work Hong Kong hours starting weekdays at 0530 IST under a hybrid office and work-from-home model. The position will report to Una Galani, Asia Editor.
• Daily production of text content on multiple publishing platforms
• The opportunity to learn how to produce podcast.
• Promotion of Breakingviews through social media, email newsletters and other means.
• Organization of special projects, including the production of books and small events
• Support Breakingviews editors and columnists with research as needed

About You:
You're a fit for the role of Research Assistant if your background includes:

• Proven organizational skills and an ability to multi-task
• An keen interest in pursuing a career in financial journalism
• Strong awareness of the best practices in social media
• Enthusiasm for supporting the leading team in global financial commentary
• An inquisitive, problem-solving mind and an eye for detail.

What's in it For You?
You will join our inclusive culture of world-class talent, where we are committed to your personal and professional growth through:

Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected

Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; flexible and supportive benefits for work-life balance: flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days Off; work from another location for up to a total of 8 weeks in a year, 4 of those weeks can be out of the country and the remaining in the country, Headspace app subscription; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

Culture: Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.

Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal Talent Marketplace with opportunities to work on projects cross-company; Ten Thousand Coffees Thomson Reuters café networking.

Social Impact: Ten employee-driven Business Resource Groups; two paid volunteer days annually; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives for local and global impact.

Purpose Driven Work: We have a superpower that we’ve never talked about with as much pride as we should – we are one of the only companies on the planet that helps its customers pursue justice, truth and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.
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