U.S. Congress​/Justice Editor, Reuters

Reuters is looking for a skilled, creative and ambitious editor to oversee our coverage of Capitol Hill, U.S. politics generally and federal law enforcement. The ideal candidate would move easily between fast‑breaking news and enterprise, with the goal of capturing the news moment with distinctive stories and inspiring the best possible work from a talented, diverse group of reporters.

Experience editing political journalism is a must, as is the ability to consistently make good decisions about what to do (and not do) in a fast‑paced and highly competitive news environment. The ability to work with reporters to get scoops and break news is a must, as is the ability to elevate copy.

The best candidate for this job also will have a knack for finding the engaging, the offbeat, the illuminating story target that others might not see. This editor will also have a leading role in shaping Reuters’ coverage of the coming elections in 2026 and 2028, with ample opportunity to put a stamp on the most important political stories of our time.

The position reports to the Washington bureau chief.

As U.S. Congress/Justice Editor, you will:

• Manage breaking news and enterprise stories on the legislative deal making on Capitol Hill and scoopy, agenda‑setting coverage of the Justice Department and the FBI.
• Inspire and develop reporters to do best‑of‑class reporting that routinely breaks news.
• Push Reuters political coverage to be first and best, every day, across mediums and platforms.

You’re a fit for the role of U.S. Congress/Justice Editor if you have:

• Proven skill at editing sharp, incisive and illuminating political coverage.
• An ability to spot signal amid the noise of daily political developments, while developing the best targets into high‑impact stories.
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively across desks and disciplines.
• Understanding of multi‑media elements to enhance stories, from graphics to pictures and video.
• A record of overseeing both breaking news and enterprise stories, with a record of helping reporters to break news.
• A deft hand with copy from reporters with a range of talents.
• Superb news judgment and the ability to help reporters discern the reliability of sources.

• 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.

Salary Range: $149,200 USD – $277,000 USD, depending on location and experience. Locations include New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Irvine CA, McLean VA, Washington DC.

Annual bonus potential based on enterprise and individual performance.

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.

We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. More information on requesting an accommodation is available upon request.

* Please note the job Final date to receive applications is Sunday, January
4. Early applications are encouraged.