Duty Editor for Sub‑Saharan Africa

About the role

The Duty Editor, Sub‑Saharan Africa supports Reuters’ One Newsroom structure by coordinating daily news coverage across the region. Reporting to the Hub Editor, the role ensures fast, accurate, and compelling journalism across text, video, and photography formats.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Hub Editor in planning and executing daily editorial priorities for Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Coordinate reporting, photography and video resources to deliver breaking‑news coverage.
• Edit and review stories to meet Reuters’ high standards of accuracy, fairness and clarity.
• Monitor developing stories, flag opportunities, and ensure coverage reaches a global audience.
• Support cross‑format collaboration and newsroom transformation initiatives.

Required profile

• Significant experience in a fast‑paced newsroom, preferably with a news agency or major digital publisher.
• Strong knowledge of African political, economic and social issues.
• Excellent news judgement and ability to make editorial decisions under pressure.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a One Newsroom environment.

Required skills

• Multimedia coordination and video editing.
• Strong editing skills for text, video and photography.
• Familiarity with digital publishing workflows and AI‑enabled newsroom tools.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational abilities.