Vice President, Communications - Reuters

Our purpose is to Inform the Way forward. Together with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world. About the Role Reuters is seeking a seasoned Vice President of Communications who will be responsible for developing and implementing a global PR and strategic communications plan for Reuters, the world’s leading provider of trusted news, insight and analysis, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Thomson Reuters, this role will provide support across editorial and commercial operations and work in close partnership with senior leadership and internal stakeholders, as well as marketing, human resources, legal and the broader communications team. The Vice President, Communications - Reuters is expected to have the expertise and experience to advise senior leadership on proactive and reactive communications strategies, lead media training for leadership and advise on high-stakes crisis situations and demonstrate excellent storytelling and writing skills. With long-term goals in mind, the ideal candidate will develop plans, messaging and tactics that reflect a deep understanding of our business objectives and brand reputation. Major Areas of Accountability The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering on a diverse number of elements, including, but not limited to the following: Lead the development and delivery of internal and external communications strategies to meet business objectives; galvanize staff around shared goals; and amplify Reuters position as the world’s leading provider of trusted news, insight and analysis and increase the visibility of its programs across key stakeholder audiences Develop and implement global crisis communication strategies to safeguard the organization’s reputation during high-stakes situations; can navigate local environments and foster relationships with media outlets and journalists to facilitate accurate and fair reporting during crisis situations Develop and execute global public relations plans related to key Reuters initiatives; proactively secure media opportunities and appearances to position Reuters executives as experts on industry issues and key topics impacting media; seek out opportunities to gain exposure for Reuters by building strategic relationships with key stakeholders across all media channels Participate as a member of the Reuters Executive Committee and provide counsel, direction and regular communications materials to the President, Editor-in-Chief and others on the leadership team, as well as ad hoc support across the Reuters organization Oversee the creation of content across communications channels, including presentations, web pages (intranet and media center), reports, and social assets; oversee internal communications channels across the business, including town halls, executive communications, virtual meetings and video, ensuring materials are delivered to a consistently high standard  Participate as a member of the Thomson Reuters Communications leadership team to coordinate activities and strategies across Reuters and TR that build our brand reputation. Establish best practices and transparency across the Communications team and partner organizations such as HR, Legal and Marketing Lead a team to build and maintain a high-performance culture through effective performance management, communication and coaching Demonstrate progress and measure effectiveness of global communications plans Ensure Reuters is properly represented, aligned and amplified in the larger Thomson Reuters story About You The ideal candidate for the Vice President, Communications - Reuters role possesses the following experience and competencies: 10+ years communications and PR experience in a media organization or in an agency/in-house PR role focused on news Extensive global crisis management experience to adequately handle and mitigate multifaceted challenges spanning international boundaries in a dynamic media environment Proven track record in delivering measurable PR results at a senior level in a global setting Proven advisor to senior management, accustomed to giving high level advice with an ability to win credibility and influence internal stakeholders Solid external contacts and ability to skillfully navigate relationships with journalists, industry analysts and industry associations in the media Ability to build network of sources and thrive in a highly matrixed organization An outstanding, polished and confident communicator with excellent oral and written skills A strong and experienced people manager that is team-oriented with a genuine interest in sharing knowledge and building capability and talent Experience in delivering quality output while working under pressure Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of communications Previous experience as a journalist or reporter is considered a strong asset #LI-LG1 What’s in it For You? Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance. Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together. Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world. About Us Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. 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. As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace. 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