Correspondent - 11 Month Contract

Reuters

Seoul, South Korea
Hybrid
Korean language proficiency
English language proficiency
Real-time news operation
Reuters is seeking a bilingual correspondent for an 11-month contract in Seoul, South Korea, focused on delivering real-time financial news related to forex and bond markets. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of financial markets, exceptional news judgment, and the ability to work under pressure while adhering to high journalistic standards

Job Summary

  • Produce headlines and market news accurately and quickly, ensuring our subscription-based clients receive market-moving information first.
  • Uphold Standards: operate strictly in accordance with the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles, ensuring all content is sourced, balanced, and verified.
  • At Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth: Global Career, Learning & Development, Industry Competitive Benefits.

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Reuters is seeking a bilingual correspondent for an 11-month contract in Seoul, South Korea, focused on delivering real-time financial news related to forex and bond markets. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of financial markets, exceptional news judgment, and the ability to work under pressure while adhering to high journalistic standards.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Korean language proficiency
  • English language proficiency
  • real-time news operation
  • forex, bond markets, economic policy
  • accuracy, speed, freedom from bias
  • market-moving information

Nice-to-have

  • work in a high-pressure dynamic environment
  • spot a story in a sea of data
  • understand why it matters to a global audience
  • work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists

Key Requirements

  • Native-level proficiency in Korean
  • High-level proficiency in English
  • Translate complex financial terms instantly
  • Ability to work under time pressure
  • Solid understanding of financial markets

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