Job Description
Communications Officer
We are hiring for a Communications Officer role at the Thomson Reuters Foundation. The role is based in Manila, Philippines, on a hybrid basis. Join a dynamic Communications team working across a unique organisation that strengthens free, fair and informed societies. Through the combined power of journalism and the law, together with data intelligence and AI initiatives, the Foundation works to strengthen information integrity, protect civil society and advance responsible business practices. We do this through:
Media Development For more than 40 years, we have promoted the highest standards in journalism by training reporters around the world to cover issues relevant to their local context, accurately and impartially. Today, we work to strengthen local and national journalism, improve media ethics, standards and regulation, combat misinformation, and explore and shape the future of the profession. We do this through newsroom consultancy, journalism training and mentoring, capacity- building, and via our funding of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford.
Free Legal Assistance (TrustLaw) We run the world’s largest pro bono legal network, TrustLaw. Working with leading law firms, we facilitate free legal support, groundbreaking research and resources for civil society organisations, social enterprises and independent media. By spreading the practice of pro bono worldwide we strengthen civil society and drive social change. Our network has grown to over 7,000 members, including more than 1,000 law firms and in-house legal teams.
Convening Initiatives We convene experts to build global awareness of critical issues linked to our areas of work, to inspire collective leadership and to help shape a prosperous world where no one is left behind. Our annual flagship event, Trust Conference, brings together leaders from civil society, media, the private sector and government who are working to strengthen democracy, protect civic space and shape responsible business practices. Other initiatives include thematic working groups convened around the world to share expertise, drive new partnerships, facilitate media coverage and produce legal research.
We are seeking a Communications Officer to join our busy Communications team and contribute towards the organisation’s internal and external communications efforts. Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, this is an incredible opportunity to land a role in a fast-growing corporate Foundation working on some of the world’s most pressing issues.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Communications team to plan and deliver regular content for our internal channels to drive engagement and connection with our global network of staff.
Write communications material for both internal and external audiences, understanding complex information and tailoring it for relevant audiences.
Contribute to the production of creative content for the Foundation’s annual flagship event, Trust Conference, and other events as required.
Support senior members of the team with campaign delivery and regularly evaluate the effectiveness of comms activities.
Stay across sector trends and suggest new and creative approaches as needed.
Work with delivery and thought leadership teams to source communications content, such as human interest and impact stories, that are relevant to our audiences and strategy while swiftly and effectively actioning communications support requests from across the business.
Build relationships with a range of thought leadership and service delivery teams, to support programmatic communications activities and fundraising priorities.
Provide general communications support, including managing the enquiries inbox and drafting initial responses and supporting the team, where required, on external communications campaigns
Contribute to the planning and delivery of campaigns around relevant international days.
Required Qualifications
Proven experience in integrated communications, ideally for an international organisation, the development sector or within a fast-paced environment.
Strong ability to write and edit a range of communications materials in a fast-paced environment, keeping audience needs and interests at the forefront of written work.
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal).
Adept at understanding and assimilating complex information.
Rigorous attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy, with exceptional research and analytical skills.
A highly motivated self-starter with an ability to work independently and take initiative.
Exceptional organisational skills, must be able to work across simultaneous projects led by multiple team members.
A strong team ethic, keen to learn new skills and share expertise.
The ability to work creatively, speedily and accurately under pressure and to prioritise accordingly.
Fluent English is essential and additional languages, an advantage.
A related bachelor's degree to communications or business
Preferred Qualifications
Project management experience or a personal interest in social, humanitarian and/or environmental issues (we are particularly interested to hear more about these throughout the process).
The Communications Officer role is not eligible for referral rewards.
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What’s in it For You?
Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair, and informed.
Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class. We combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.
About Thomson Reuters Foundation
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and USA, we leverage our media, legal and data driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, enable access to the law and promote responsible business. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and data intelligence, we aim to build free, fair and informed societies.
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 highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.
We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.
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Skills Required
- Proven experience in integrated communications, ideally with an international organization, development-sector organization, or fast-paced environment.
- Strong ability to write and edit varied communications materials for different audiences.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to understand and assimilate complex information.
- Rigorous attention to detail, accuracy, research, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and self-start.
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage simultaneous projects.
- Strong team ethic and willingness to learn and share expertise.
- Ability to work creatively, quickly, accurately, and under pressure.
- Fluent English.
- Related bachelor's degree in communications or business.
- Project management experience or personal interest in social, humanitarian, or environmental issues.
Thomson Reuters Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thomson Reuters and has not been reviewed or approved by Thomson Reuters.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work options such as hybrid schedules and “Flex My Way” with Work From Anywhere allowances (including limited weeks abroad) are offered and positioned to support work-life balance. Feedback suggests policy-backed flexibility is a notable strength even though application can vary by role and manager.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous paid time off, enhanced bereavement, caregiver leave, two global mental-health days, and a sabbatical program expand time-away options. Paid parental leave is explicitly highlighted, with a global minimum described at 16 weeks.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with wellbeing resources such as EAP, mental-health tools, and fitness/wellbeing programs. FSAs/HSAs and related health benefits reinforce the depth of the healthcare offering.
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What We Do
Thomson Reuters (NYSE / TSX: TRI) informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. The company serves professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Its products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. For more information, visit tr.com.
