Sports Reporter, France

　　Are you a dynamic and passionate individual with a flair for sports journalism?

　　Reuters is looking for an outstanding Sports Correspondent to join our team in Paris as the world's eyes will land on France when it hosts the 2024 Olympic Games.

　　We are looking for a reporter who is a team player and self-starter with plenty of initiative to generate story ideas and provide exclusive coverage and scoops. They will have a good understanding of the sports news agenda in the France region in its widest sense.

　　We want a journalist who has excellent communication skills and an unflappable temperament. They must be able to work closely in a team with visuals colleagues and reporters.

　　Fluent French is necessary to allow the successful candidates to work independently.

　　A commitment to preserving the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias is essential.

　　About the Role

　　In this opportunity as Sports Reporter, you will:

　　Research, report, and write captivating sports news stories for a global audience.Identify and explore crossover topics, connecting the world of sports with broader themes such as business, politics, and culture.Collaborate with the editorial team to ensure accurate and timely coverage of sports events.Contribute innovative ideas to enhance the overall quality and breadth of sports news coverage.Work closely with visuals colleagues

　　About You

　　You're a fit for the role of Sports Reporter if your background includes:

　　2-5 years of proven experience in sports journalism, demonstrating a strong portfolio of engaging and informative articles.Native French and excellent command of English (essential). The ability to convey complex sports stories accurately and effectively is crucial.A keen appetite for crossover stories, including sports business, sports politics, and other related topics. The ability to connect sports with broader societal issues is highly valued.Ability to write with speed and accuracy, delivering compelling and insightful sports news stories on tight deadlines.A flexible and eager-to-learn mindset, willing to explore new angles and adapt to evolving news trends.Willingness to travel on assignment at a very short notice

　　To apply for this role, please submit your application with:

　　Resume outlining relevant experience and education.Cover letter expressing why you should be considered for the job explaining how your skills align with the requirements.Samples of 5-10 articles you have written, showcasing your ability to cover a range of sports topics.

　　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.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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