Senior Reporter/Associate Editor- Freight - Argus Media

Senior Reporter/Associate Editor- Freight

Location: Houston, US.

About Argus

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets. Headquartered in London with over 1,400 staff, Argus is an independent media organization with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.  

Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyze situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.  Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic. 

Argus Media is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women’s network.  Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity.

What we’re looking for

Argus is a fast-growing global B2B media company providing essential information on commodity markets. We are growing quickly, adding new markets, new services, new delivery options and improved analytical tools. We are currently looking for market reporters to join our editorial team to cover specific commodity markets and report on deals, price movements and market news.

This is an excellent opportunity to forge your career covering the economically and politically influential sector of global energy and commodities. You will apply and develop your skills across daily news reporting, market analysis, features and editorials in this fast-paced environment with the highest standards of journalistic independence and integrity; and there are opportunities to travel and present papers at industry conferences and lead webinar sessions.

What we’re looking for in you

• Monitor and assess markets to produce daily price assessments, market commentaries, news, analysis and reports

• Develop and oversee methodology, which includes timely communication of needed changes, additions or deletions
• Curate data and maintain and analyse existing data series to inform coverage and develop graphs and charts within to illustrate trends and analysis
• Develop an understanding of relevant commodity markets, working with other Argus teams to produce joint content.
• Regular meetings and daily communication with key members of the industry, including traders, brokers, and business leaders to build relationships and gather news
• Contribute copy to relevant daily and periodical publications and the online news service, and contribute to special content and presentations as required
• Work with other departments to help promote the use of Argus price assessments and help develop new pricing tools for the freight market
• Attend meetings, conferences and industry events to build contacts, report on news and represent Argus in the industry
• Act as a mentor
• Contribute to presentations as directed by management

Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of experience in the commodities industry, journalism or a related sector
• Proven ability to develop, source and write industry-relevant news to deadline
• Background in maritime, freight or oil sectors useful, but not essential
• Excellent writing, grammar and numeracy skills (these will be tested as part of the interview process)
• Ability to use data in generating stories and analysis is preferred, while a willingness to learn is essential

• A strong understanding of market supply and demand dynamics in commodities

• Excellent communication skills with ability to network and build contacts with industry executives.

• Presentation and public speaking skills
• Strong co-ordination and time management skills with the ability to work well within a team
• Additional languages useful but not essential

Attributes

• Demonstrable interest in global business and politics
• Self-motivated, able to use initiative and equipped with an inquisitive nature
• Ability to collaborate and work within a close-knit team is essential

Travel

• Business meetings, cover conferences and events (5-25% of domestic/overseas travel is expected).

What’s in it for you?

Our rapidly growing, award winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

• Competitive salary with bonus 
• Hybrid work model
• Flexible working environment
• Group medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance plan
• Group 401(k) safe harbor retirement plan with a 6% company match
• 20 vacation days your first year, up to a maximum of 30 days
• Subsidized gym membership
• Extensive internal and external training

For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you upload your CV via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions     

 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 Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please contact us.    

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