TRSS is hiring : Senior Account Manager, North America, Reuters News Agency in Ne

Overview

Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest international multimedia news provider, reaching more than one billion people every day. Over 2,500 journalists in nearly 200 locations around the globe deliver unparalleled international and national news coverage in 16 languages with speed, impartiality and insight to the world’s media organizations and directly to consumers on Reuters.com. Reuters stays true to the letter and spirit of the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles, ensuring independence, integrity and freedom from bias.

About The Role

The Reuters News Agency Senior Account Manager is responsible for licensing Reuters’ news and services to the news industry and other business sectors. Our customers are primarily broadcasters, print and digital publishers, corporations, and governments. Reuters News provides multi-media news solutions to help clients reach their audiences. Our products include video & text feeds, pictures & graphics, packaged content and syndication services.

This role will be based in New York, and the Senior Account Manager will be responsible for an established list of accounts in the United States and Canada. The Senior Account Manager will also be expected to retain and grow the existing book of business, as well as prospecting and closing new business.

About You

To be our Senior Account Manager , you will likely have :

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a position with sales responsibility (ideally within a media company, or a news agency)
• Experience in proactively prospecting and closing new business
• Demonstrated track record of success in sales. Exposure to content licensing would be a distinct advantage
• Knowledge of the media business and the markets Reuters serves in North America. Experience working with broadcasters, publishers, online aggregators and / or wireless providers would be a plus
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills; ability to deliver presentations and communicate at all levels within an organization
• Good organizational and time management skills
• BS / BA or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

Benefits and Perks

In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401k with company match. Benefits also include vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and additional programs described by the company. The target total cash compensation range for this role in listed locations is $147,560 - $274,040, including base pay and target incentives. Pay is set based on experience and internal equity, within a Total Reward program.

About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together trusted content and technology for professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. We serve professionals with data, insights, and solutions to help make informed decisions and uphold justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters is a world-leading provider of trusted journalism and news, powered by 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities as required by law. If you reside in the United States and require an accommodation in the recruiting process, contact our Human Resources Department at HR.Leave-Expert@thomsonreuters.com. More information about accommodations is available here and in our diversity and inclusion resources.

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