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Video Journalist (Level 1 Journalist - Temp Guild)

Thomson Reuters
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2025
💰 $144,000/yr($80,000/yr – $144,000/yr)

About the role

Reuters Video News is looking for a dynamic and talented Video Journalist for a TEMPORARY position based in Washington, D.C.


About the Role

As Video Journalist (Level 1 Journalist - Temp), you will:

  • Produce, edit, write, and deliver live and edited coverage of breaking news stories, as well as coverage of compelling and creative feature stories.  On any given weekday, the work hours of the successful applicant may shift depending on the timing of news events. Occasionally, some weekend work, as well as workdays of an extended duration, may be required.
  • Coverage will typically include events at the White House, Capitol Hill, the federal courts, the various agencies of the U.S. government, as well as other events in the District of Columbia and the surrounding region.  The successful applicant may also be assigned occasionally to coverage elsewhere in the United States and Canada.
  • Shoot video of events and feature stories using broadcast-quality video camera, DSLR, GoPro, and other camera equipment.
  • Work autonomously when shooting, while collaborating with multimedia and video packaging teams to produce comprehensive reporting 
  • Work autonomously when shooting, while collaborating with colleagues within Reuters Text to cover stories such as climate change, technology, entertainment, and sports.

About You

You're a fit for the role of Video Journalist (Level 1 Journalist - Temp) if you have:

  • Demonstrable experience in TV / digital newsgathering and production, with a track record of working with desk and field producers and the ability to operate independently.
  • Familiarity with additional newsgathering video equipment, such as a drone, a Gimbal and a GoPro, will be considered an advantage.
  • Fluency in video editing. (We use Premiere).
  • Experience in delivering live video for television and /or digital audiences.
  • Experience in the shooting still photographs will be considered an advantage.
  • Experience conceiving of and executing feature stories 
  • Employ a strong sense of teamwork
  • Willingness to deploy within the Washington DC region and other parts of the U.S. and Canada with short notice to cover breaking news. 
  • An understanding of Reuters’ broadcast and digital clients, both domestically and internationally.
  • A commitment to accuracy and speed, while upholding Thomson Reuters editorial principles, is a must.

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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.

Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. Eligible office location(s) for this role include one or more of the following: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and/or Irvine, CA; McLean, VA; Washington, DC. The base compensation hourly range for the role in any of those locations is $40 - $72/hr.

About Thomson Reuters

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 high

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