Thomson Reuters Looking for Sports Correspondent at Bengaluru, Karnataka Full Time

Reuters is seeking a Correspondent for its Bangalore Sports Desk.

The sports team in Bangalore is an integral part of the global Reuters sports file and delivers breaking news across geographies with the accuracy, speed, context and freedom from bias our clients expect.

The ideal candidate is an excellent storyteller, writer and reporter with sound news judgment and the ability to multi-task. A familiarity with North American sports and prior editing experience are advantages, though not prerequisites.

You should be someone who is comfortable working in a diverse team and flitting between sporting disciplines. You could be asked to write stories on anything from soccer and golf to basketball and the Olympics on a given day. The team is often the first point of contact for breaking sports news, so a calm head, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with colleagues who are spread across the world are all essential.

Responsibilities:
Monitoring global sports events, news sources, websites and media outlets

Reporting and writing stories for the Reuters global newswire

You will report across the sports file and should be a strong writer with a broad interest in sports and a passion for delivering news fast. The ability to write lucid, engaging copy is essential

You will work daily with colleagues in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa to write and report out stories and set the news agenda each day

You will also be expected to jump fast on hints of breaking news and build a file of initiative stories

The Sports team in Bangalore runs seven days a week. Team members are entitled to two days off per week and the job will often involve late nights and/or early starts

The willingness to work across different shifts is vital. Shifts can change at short notice for extended periods to focus coverage on sporting events around the globe

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