Senior Reporter- US Products

Company: Argus Media
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 27, 2023

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 application, pleasecontact us. This email is provided exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages sent for this purpose will be returned. Messages sent for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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