Senior Reporter- US Products
Company: Argus Media
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Senior Reporter- US ProductsLocation: Houston, US.About
ArgusArgus is an independent media organisation with 1,200 staff.
It is headquartered in London and has 27 offices in the worlds
principal commodity trading and production centres. Argus produces
price assessments and analysis of international energy and other
commodity markets and offers bespoke consulting services and
industry-leading conferences. Companies in 140 countries around the
world use Argus data to index physical trade and as benchmarks in
financial derivative markets as well as for analysis and planning
purposes. Argus was founded in 1970 and is a privately held
UK-registered company. It is owned by employee shareholders, global
growth equity firm General Atlantic and Hg, the specialist software
and technology services investor. What will you be doing? Argus is
seeking a Senior Reporter to join our Houston US Refined Products
Team, working with and closely supporting team editors. The ideal
candidate is curious, passionate, personable, able to quickly
become a subject matter expert and lead coverage within the US
midcontinent diesel and jet markets. This job will require a
collaborative approach, working in tandem with team reporters and
industry stakeholders to assess markets with accuracy and on
deadline. Self-motivation and initiative to drive projects forward
with the ability to meet tight deadlines.The role requires daily
reporting on US midcontinent distillate markets, which includes
providing price assessments, writing market commentaries, as well
as news and market analysis, all to deadline. As part of your role,
you will expand market contacts, applying the highest standards of
journalistic independence and integrity. You do not need prior
experience of commodities markets. Intelligence, curiosity, writing
ability and a real desire to become a journalist are the primary
qualities we look for in a very diverse pool of candidates.What
were looking for in you: A graduate with a strong degree,
preferably in journalism or economics. Advanced Excel
skillsDeveloping and maintaining rapport with key contacts and
liaising regularly with industry stakeholders (buyers, sellers,
traders, distributors) to gain market intelligence, while working
with and interviewing subject matter experts, research industry
trends and assessing the worthiness of potential topics.Assessing
commodity prices based on collected data, adhering to rigorous
compliance standards.Synthesizing complex information quickly.
Writing market commentary, analysis pieces and news stories
adhering to strict deadlines.Maintaining existing databases and
building new databases for designated product.Developing new
contacts and relationships within marketplace.Whats in it for
you:Competitive salary with bonusHybrid work modelGroup medical,
dental and vision plansCompany paid short term and long term
disability and life insurance planGroup 401(k) safe harbor
retirement plan with a 6% company match20 vacation days your first
year, which increases up to 30 daysSubsidized gym
membershipExtensive internal and external trainingFor more details
about the company and to apply please make sure you send your CV
and cover letter via our website: Argus Media is an Affirmative
Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated
against on the basis of disability.Equal Employment Opportunity
PostersIf youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative
action plan or policy statement, pleasecontact us. If you have a
disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in
order to search for a job opening or to submit an online
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