Photo Editor, Wider Image
We envisage the successful candidate being based in Madrid, Spain.
Reuters is looking for an experienced photo/multimedia storyteller that has experience in project management and multimedia production, to join Reuters as Editor on its Wider Image desk in the production of long-form photo stories.
This role will expand the Wider Image team that works remotely with photographers across the globe to produce the most impactful, insightful, and competitive visual stories for media clients.
In this role, the Photo Editor will report to Senior Editor, Wider Image and Special Projects.
A commitment to preserving the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles of independence, integrity, and freedom from bias is essential. So is absolute dedication to the safety of all the photographers who provide pictures to Reuters.
About the Role
As Photo Editor, Wider Image, you will:
Help manage project production across all time zones and regions.
Bring fresh ideas to our news gathering and presentations on our microsite, deepening our storytelling efforts and staying abreast of the changing industry.
Produce and edit photo driven/multimedia stories.
Produce photo driven stories off breaking news stories with quick turnaround time for publication.
Learn how to build microsites on our custom platform.
Work with reporting teams on stories from ideation and research to newsgathering, making sure each story has all complementing elements.
Help curate multiple year end Pictures of the Year packages.
Produce at short notice a “Picture and its Story” feature based on a viral or especially impactful photo or photos from the Reuters picture wire.
Promote diversity of our photographer pool and of the topics and people we report on.
About You
You’re a fit for the role of Photo Editor, Wider Image, if you have:
Demonstrable experience in visual journalism.
Fluency in written and spoken English (additional languages are an advantage - please indicate these on your application).
Extensive experience working with large volumes of photos with criteria.
Experience with multimedia (audio, video and text) editing either as a separate product or in combination with still photos.
Ability to develop talent and build inclusive teams.
Some newsroom experience working with editors and field journalists.
Excellent news judgment.
Digital fluency and the ability to learn new tools.
Experience building multimedia stories for digital publication.
Please note: Complete applications must be submitted by 23:59 on Wednesday 13th August 2025.
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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
Reuters is the world’s largest multimedia news provider. Founded in 1851, it is committed to the Trust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias. With unmatched coverage in over 16 languages, and reaching billions of people worldwide every day, Reuters provides trusted intelligence that powers humans and machines to make smart decisions. It supplies business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers.
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