Chief correspondent, mexico & central america
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join our team! Reuters is seeking an experienced journalist to be our chief correspondent for mexico and central america, driving coverage of trade and macroeconomics from latin america’s second largest economy and the united states’ top trading partner.
the successful candidate will build on the bureau’s award-winning coverage at a vital moment as donald trump returns to the white house vowing to reshape global trade and the relationship with mexico. Our chief correspondent will deliver deeply reported stories on the biggest economic issues facing mexico's first female president, including the twists and turns of the relationship with the united states where negotiations on trade are expected to spill over into disputes on migration and counter narcotics.
the successful candidate will also explore how trump’s agenda will impact mexico’s ambition to leverage its proximity to the united states to attract “nearshoring” investment as companies rebase supply chains from asia, as well as attempts to lure chinese manufacturers without incurring the wrath of its largest trading partner.
about the role
in this opportunity as a chief correspondent, mexico & central america, you will:
* help define and deliver a body of work focusing on turmoil in u.s.-mexico trade ties and its impact on the economy and business
* develop key sources to break news on trade, nearshoring, and related issues
* serve as deputy in the bureau and run the file when the bureau chief is out
* mentor colleagues and develop their reporting initiatives into high-impact stories
* collaborate with key u.s. correspondents including those covering the trump administration in washington and key affected industries, notably the detroit automakers
about you
you’re a fit for the role if your background includes:
* a record of agenda-setting enterprise journalism
* talent for working with exclusive sources, documents and data
* experience in trade and macro-economy reporting a plus
* examples of effective teamwork in breaking news environments
* excellent news judgment and outstanding english writing skills
* at least eight years of journalism experience
* strong spanish
to apply, please upload your updated resume in english.
location: cdmx
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
* 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.
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