Global Newsroom Editor, London
CurrentI edit general and political news and breaking and spot news on international financial markets, packaging them with related stories and visual assets such as photos, video, graphics and data tables. I also edit fact checks and newsletters (such as the Auto File and Morning Bid Americas) as well as legal news for Thomson Reuters' Westlaw. Over decades of wire-service experience across three continents, my top skills include sharp news judgement, the ability to spot numerical and factual errors or tonal red flags instantly in copy, understanding and putting SEO to best use, having a deft turn of phrase, speed-editing, prioritizing news and making snap decisions on breaking stories, an instinct to be impartial and bring balance to stories, ability to remain calm while covering major developing crises from financial debacles to earthquakes, hurricanes and tsunamis, a knack for spotting legal dangers, and not least, a collegial and warm personality while maintaining a high level of professionalism.