Editor – North American Fertiliser

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 1,300 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 29 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, analyse 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, global growth equity firm General Atlantic and Hg, the specialist software and technology services investor.

What will you be doing?

Argus is seeking a dynamic leader to manage its US fertiliser editorial team while also spearheading market engagement for key business initiatives. The role will report to the Editorial Manager – Metals, Fertiliser and Chemicals while working closely with the global fertiliser editorial team, business development and commercial teams.

Leadership and management:

Manage and guide the development of three market reporters covering the North American nitrogen, phosphate, potash and sulfur markets.
Establish strong knowledge of US fertiliser commodity markets.
Ensure quality and relevance of weekly North American Fertiliser, daily Nitrogen and Phosphate and weekly AdBlue and DEF reports.
Maintain close and productive relationships with global fertiliser editors/reporters.
Develop new areas of market coverage.
Provide cross-coverage support across all US markets.

Market engagement:

Serve as the face of Argus fertiliser in the US through conference attendance, presentations, direct meetings and other engagements.
Provide thought leadership through regular white papers, podcasts or other forms of media.
Meet with senior industry stakeholders around legacy fertiliser benchmarks and identify opportunities for competitor displacement.
Assist business development efforts to US DEF coverage.

What we are looking for in you:

The legal authorisation to work in the US for any US employer.
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, economics, business, history or relevant field.
Demonstrated reporting, writing and goal-oriented collaboration skills, with strong diplomatic, analytical and problem-solving ability.
Experience covering physical commodity markets, with management experience helpful.
A commitment to the highest level of accuracy and completing all writing within established deadlines.
Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite with particular experience in Excel.

What is in it for you?

Competitive salary with bonus
Hybrid work model
Group medical, dental and vision plans
Company paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance plan
Group 401(k) safe harbour retirement plan with a 6 per cent company match
20 vacation days your first year, which increases up to 30 days
Subsidised gym membership
Extensive internal and external training