Janie Octia

Learning Editor for Asia, Reuters, Singapore

Janie Octia is the Learning Editor for Asia at Reuters, where she is part of the global team developing and managing learning programs for Reuters journalists while specifically leading training initiatives on Generative AI. With over 15 years of experience in journalism and digital media, including roles at CNN, Yahoo, and five years at Meta managing news programs, she brings extensive expertise in helping newsrooms leverage emerging technologies. Janie’s work bridges the gap between traditional journalism and innovative AI tools, equipping reporters with the skills needed to maintain editorial excellence in an evolving digital landscape.