Claire Watson
About Claire Watson
Claire Watson serves as the Head of Video for the Baltics, Central, and Eastern Europe at Thomson Reuters, where she oversees newsgathering operations across 17 countries. She has a strong background in broadcast journalism, having previously worked with BBC Television and Reuters in various roles.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Claire Watson serves as the Head of Video for the Baltics, Central, and Eastern Europe at Thomson Reuters. She has held this position since 2021, working from Gdańsk, Poland. In her role, she coordinates video production for major events and breaking news, ensuring coverage in multiple languages. Watson manages newsgathering operations and logistics for video and photo content across 17 countries in the Baltics and Balkans, driving the news file in the production hub.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to her current role, Claire Watson worked at Thomson Reuters in various capacities. She served as Chief Producer for Germany and Austria from 2015 to 2021 in Berlin, Germany. Before that, she was the Global TV Sports Editor from 2012 to 2015 in London, England. Her experience at Thomson Reuters also includes a position as TV Producer for Germany from 2001 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Claire Watson studied at the University of Cambridge, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in French and German. She also attended Cardiff Journalism School, obtaining an NCTJ Broadcast Journalism Diploma. Her educational background supports her expertise in digital storytelling and producing a variety of video packages from around the world.
Background in Broadcast Journalism
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Claire Watson worked at BBC Television as a Broadcast Journalist for one year in 2000 at Television Centre. Her extensive experience in broadcast journalism spans over two decades, including her time at Reuters Television, where she worked as a TV Producer in Germany from 2001 to 2008.