Social Video Journalist, LGBTQ+ | Segment - TR Foundation

Openly, the Thomson Reuters Foundation's award-winning LGBTQ+ news brand, is seeking a creative journalist to produce fair, accurate, and impartial social-first video journalism for global audiences. The role focuses on reaching younger audiences with compelling queer stories on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, covering LGBTQ+ rights, policy and geopolitical developments, and human-interest reporting.

The successful candidate will research, pitch, film, and edit short-form videos, with opportunities to develop longer YouTube content over time. They should bring strong news judgment, visual storytelling skills, and a commitment to centering marginalized voices while meeting the Thomson Reuters Foundation's rigorous editorial standards and Trust Principles. The position is remote and involves working closely with a Berlin-based Multimedia Editor and an intern in Buenos Aires.

About the Role

In this opportunity as a Social Video Journalist, LGBTQ+, you will:

• Research, pitch, report and produce short-form video stories for Openly's social channels on global LGBTQ+ rights issues

• Monitor news developments and identify timely, newsworthy angles relevant to LGBTQ+ communities around the world

• Edit social video pieces filmed by freelance contributors around the world

• Develop mid-form video formats for our brand-new YouTube channel

• Occasionally create carousels for Openly's social media channels to complement video content

• Consistently meet deadlines while maintaining Openly's standards of accuracy and impartiality

About You

You're a fit for the role of Social Video Journalist, LGBTQ+ if your background includes,

• At least two years of journalism experience, including reporting, filming and editing your own social-first video pieces

• Excellent video editing skills with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects

• Professional fluency in English (written and spoken)

• A working knowledge of LGBTQ+ rights issues, both in Southeast Asia and globally

• A strong understanding of social media platforms, short-form video and creator-style storytelling

• A genuine passion for covering under-reported stories and amplifying the voices of marginalised communities

• Familiarity with Canva or similar design tools is a plus

• Strong research skills and attention to detail

• Fixed-term opportunity to create impactful global LGBTQ+ journalism through 31 December 2027.

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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.

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