VIDEO JOURNALIST, TAIWAN

Reuters is looking for a passionate Video Journalist with keen interest in telling Taiwan story to join our team in Taipei.

We are seeking for a hands-on, experienced video journalist who is familiar with production process from filming, editing to scripting, and able to operate independently. The ideal candidate should know how to operate professional-level cameras and mirrorless cameras, edit video and write scripts in English language. Fluency in written and spoken Chinese language is a must.

The successful candidate should be comfortable with covering news stories related to politics, defence, natural disasters and beyond in Taiwan. A self-starter with strong portfolio in video news reporting from Taiwan will be a plus.

About the Role

In this opportunity as Video Journalist , you will:

• Cover a variety of news events in Taiwan, including breaking news and feature stories.
• Independently film news events and features using broadcast-quality video cameras, mirrorless cameras as well as other equipment.
• Produce, film, edit video content, and craft precise news stories under tight deadlines.
• Conceptualize and pitch story ideas suitable for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Collaborate within a team from planning to production.
• Coordinate closely with text reporters and photographers on stories.
• Uphold Reuters Trust Principles of independence, integrity, and freedom from bias.

About You

You’re a fit for the role of Video Journalist if your background includes:

• Minimum three (3) years of editorial experience in video news.
• Demonstrated news judgment, a flair for visual storytelling, and a passion for breaking news.
• Comfortable operating broadcast-quality video cameras and/or mirrorless camera for news filming.
• Genuine interest in exploring new filming technique and technology.
• Experience in producing, editing, and writing news scripts.
• Ability to multitask under time constraints, adapt to shifting priorities, and deliver accurate, compelling stories within stringent timelines.
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and travel at short notice for breaking news coverage.
• Clear understanding requirements for broadcasters and digital clients.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Eagerness to learn new skills and adapt to evolving technologies.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Reuters' global news coverage, leveraging your skills in visual journalism to deliver impactful stories from Taiwan to the world.

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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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