Helen Long

Helen Long is a seasoned media professional with extensive experience in journalism and operations management. Currently serving as Global General Manager at Reuters News Agency since July 1998, Long has held various roles including RVN Operations Manager for EMEA and London Newsroom Manager for Reuters Video News. Responsibilities encompass driving editorial coverage of global news, ensuring timely delivery for international broadcast clients, and overseeing multiple editorial functions. Previous roles include freelance consulting for War Child UK and serving as Global Research Field Coordinator for the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, focusing on the socio-economic impacts of landmines in conflict-ridden countries. Long also has a background in documentary film research with Central Television and has contributed to economic research on the Third World Debt Crisis with NGO consultant John Denham. Long holds a PGDip in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Wales, Cardiff, and a Bachelor's degree in Politics from SOAS University of London.