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Thomson Reuters · Onsite · Philippines, Manila

Social Video Journalist, LGBT+ | Segment - TR Foundation

Openly, the Thomson Reuters Foundation's award-winning LGBTQ+ news brand, is seeking a creative journalist to produce fair, accurate, and impartial social-first video journalism for global audiences. The role focuses on reaching younger audiences with compelling queer stories on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, covering LGBTQ+ rights, policy and geopolitical developments, and human-interest reporting.

The successful candidate will research, pitch, film, and edit short-form videos, with opportunities to develop longer YouTube content over time. They should bring strong news judgment, visual storytelling skills, and a commitment to centering marginalized voices while meeting the Thomson Reuters Foundation's rigorous editorial standards and Trust Principles. The position is remote and involves working closely with a Berlin-based Multimedia Editor and an intern in Buenos Aires.

About the Role

In this opportunity as a Social Video Journalist, LGBT+, you will:

  • Research, pitch, report and produce short-form video stories for Openly's social channels on global LGBTQ+ rights issues

  • Monitor news developments and identify timely, newsworthy angles relevant to LGBTQ+ communities around the world

  • Edit social video pieces filmed by freelance contributors around the world

  • Develop mid-form video formats for our brand-new YouTube channel

  • Occasionally create carousels for Openly's social media channels to complement video content

  • Consistently meet deadlines while maintaining Openly's standards of accuracy and impartiality

About You

You're a fit for the role of Social Video Journalist, LGBT+ if your background includes,

  • At least two years of journalism experience, including reporting, filming and editing your own social-first video pieces

  • Excellent video editing skills with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects

  • Professional fluency in English (written and spoken)

  • A working knowledge of LGBTQ+ rights issues, both in Southeast Asia and globally

  • A strong understanding of social media platforms, short-form video and creator-style storytelling

  • A genuine passion for covering under-reported stories and amplifying the voices of marginalised communities

  • Familiarity with Canva or similar design tools is a plus

  • Strong research skills and attention to detail

  • Fixed-term opportunity to create impactful global LGBTQ+ journalism through 31 December 2027.

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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.

 

 

About Thomson Reuters

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We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.

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