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Reuters is looking for an enthusiastic and globally mindedjournalistwith strong English and a sharp eye for detail who can effortlessly sift through the thousands of photosour photographers shoot every day. You will join our global team editing the

Reuters is looking for an enthusiastic and globally mindedjournalistwith strong English and a sharp eye for detail who can effortlessly sift through the thousands of photosour photographers shoot every day. You will join our global team editing the news pictures service,in Bangalore, India. In your role you will contribute to the daily picture file. Our Global Pictures Desk team ensures the quality, accuracy and speed of delivery of news pictures to our clients worldwide. We have a dynamic newsroom including text, visuals, digital, polling, graphics, legal and sports journalistswhocollaborateto produce a compelling professional news product unavailable anywhere else. We are the first to know the news. This is an entry level full-time, desk-based role, that requires flexibility.You must be willing to workas part of aglobal 24/7 rotating shift system, including weekends and public holidays, with occasional night shifts. As a photo editor you will: Gather images sent in from editors and photographers from around the globe Research and edit photos and photo captions, writing captions in English quickly and accurately for our global clients. Work as a team with pictures, text, video and on-line colleagues to ensure integrated multimedia news coverage and production Liveedit many major news, sport and entertainment events You should apply if you have: Fluent English. Bonus points for additional languages. A love for all forms of journalism andan obsessive-levelinterest incurrent affairs Ever dreamed of working for the world's greatest multimedia news organization Sound news and pictures judgment and an ability to spot a breaking story Unflappable interpersonal and organisational skills even when under pressure English language studies, Mass communication or a Journalism related degree or experience Experience and/or general interest in photography and/or journalism Competent working knowledge of Apple computers and Adobe Photoshop A desire to work with colleagues dedicated to theTrust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias A love for being part of a diverse, global team 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 with an intensive training package. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists Benefits -- We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including various flexi benefit options, paid volunteering days, and medical insurance for you and your dependents. Newsroom-- Work alongside award-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world's most important stories. To be considered for this role please ensure that you submit both a CV and cover letter. Your letter should detail in no more than 350 words how your previous experience would help enhance the role. 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. Reuters: The Real World in Real Time