Senior Portfolio Manager - Reuters Events

About the role

As Senior Portfolio Manager (Head of Reuters NEXT) , you will: Lead the strategic and commercial development of the Reuters NEXT global platform, overseeing its continued expansion across regions and formats Own the vision and delivery of NEXT as a live journalism product, co-curated with the Reuters newsroom and aligned to global editorial priorities Act as a bridge between Editorial, Events, Digital, and Commercial teams, ensuring alignment across content, audience, and revenue objectives Drive the global growth of the NEXT series, including new market launches and the evolution of existing flagship events Develop and nurture the Reuters NEXT membership community, building a high-value, year-round engagement platform for senior leaders Lead business planning, identifying new commercial opportunities, formats, and partnerships to grow the NEXT portfolio Work closely with Sales and Marketing teams to drive revenue performance, ensuring strong commercial outcomes across sponsorship, partnerships, and audience growth Uphold Reuters' editorial integrity while enabling innovation in formats, content delivery, and audience engagement Introduce new ideas and products that extend NEXT beyond traditional events into a broader global platform Lead, develop, and inspire a global team, managing performance, resourcing, and development across multiple markets Operate effectively in a multi-stakeholder, international environment, aligning diverse teams around a single vision Collaborate with Event Operations to ensure delivery excellence, budget management, and an exceptional customer experience About You You're a fit for the role of Senior Portfolio Manager (Head of Reuters NEXT) , if you have: Experience leading complex, high-profile event portfolios or media-led platforms with a strong commercial focus A track record of delivering commercial success, growing revenue across multiple channels and markets The ability to operate at the intersection of editorial, content, and commercial strategy, balancing integrity with growth Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working across global, cross-functional teams A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to align diverse teams around shared objectives Experience building and scaling new products, formats, or business lines within a dynamic environment Confidence working with senior stakeholders, including editorial leaders, commercial partners, and C-level audiences A global outlook, with the ability to work across regions, cultures, and markets A passion for innovation and a willingness to test and evolve new ideas A strong leadership profile, with experience managing and developing high-performing teams As part of the role, you'll work closely with Editorial, Digital, Sales, Marketing, and Event Operations to ensure Reuters NEXT continues to grow as a globally recognised, commercially successful, and editorially authoritative platform-delivering value for customers while maintaining the standards Reuters is known for. #LI-FP3 What's in it For You? Hybrid Work Model: We've adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance. Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow's challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow,