Thomas Escritt
About Thomas Escritt
Thomas Escritt is a Senior Correspondent at Thomson Reuters, based in Berlin, with over a decade of experience in reporting across Europe. He is fluent in five languages and has a strong background in political, economic, and business reporting.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Thomas Escritt has served as a Senior Correspondent at Thomson Reuters since 2017, based in the Berlin Area, Germany. His role involves reporting on significant news events and developments across Europe. Prior to his current position, he worked at Thomson Reuters from 2012 to 2017 as a Senior Correspondent in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. During his tenure, he developed expertise in data-rich and multimedia reporting projects, often outperforming rival organizations in timely news delivery.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Escritt holds a Master’s Degree in Language Interpretation and Translation from the University of Westminster, which he completed from 2003 to 2004. He also earned a BA in Modern and Medieval Languages from the University of Cambridge between 1997 and 2001. Additionally, he studied Eastern European politics at UCL, obtaining an MA in Politics, Security, and Integration from 2001 to 2002. His educational background supports his fluency in five languages, enhancing his reporting capabilities across diverse European regions.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Thomas Escritt worked as a Bucharest Correspondent for the Financial Times from 2007 to 2010. His career spans over a decade, with extensive experience in reporting from both western and eastern Europe. His background in journalism has equipped him with skills in breaking news and in-depth political, economic, and business reporting.
Achievements
Thomas Escritt is recognized for his ability to produce compelling copy that engages readers. He has a proven track record of winning the timings race against competing organizations in reporting projects. His expertise in data-rich environments and multimedia storytelling has contributed to his reputation as a skilled journalist in the European media landscape.