Editor - NPKs

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a passionate and driven editor to join our team to cover the global NPK market. You will be responsible for the weekly NPK market coverage, assessing key price points and reporting on deals/sales, tenders as well as key policy and country-specific market developments.

You will be a skilled writer, a lateral and logical thinker, driven by an interest and curiosity in market movements and able to engage with contacts and develop relationships. You will also be a vital member of the Argus fertilizer editorial team. You should demonstrate shared values such as teamwork, sharing knowledge and working collaboratively with other editors and reporters across the regional hubs.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a global report, apply and develop your skills across daily/weekly news reporting, market analysis, features and editorials in this fast-paced environment with the highest standards of journalistic independence and integrity.

The Argus fertilizer team is truly global, with editors/reporters located in London, Asia, North America, Latin America and Russia. This provides unrivalled coverage of local markets and implications at the global level. It also offers many opportunities to travel and present papers at industry conferences and lead webinar sessions. Argus runs numerous fertilizer conferences and the right candidate is encouraged to present and become an industry expert.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and assess markets to produce weekly price assessments, daily and weekly market commentaries, news and reports
Daily contact with producers, traders and buyers and other key market sources to build relationships, gather market intelligence
Develop two-way relationships with contacts and share market intelligence
Become a recognised industry expert and comfortable being the ‘face’ of Argus NPK coverage
Plan cover during absence/holiday and provide cover within the team if and when necessary
Write copy to relevant daily news stories and weekly publications and the on-line news service
Attend meetings, conferences and industry events to build contacts, report on news and represent Argus Media externally
Present to clients and at key Argus events
Support the commercial team and business development to drive report growth, ensuring it reflects changing market dynamics; introduce new price points and market coverage
Ensure the methodology is adhered to and remains relevant

Skills and Experience

A graduate with a strong degree
Proven ability to develop, source and write industry-relevant news to deadline is preferred
Prior experience in the fertilizer/commodity or financial/energy journalism sectors is preferred but not essential
Excellent written, grammatical and numeracy skills (these will be tested as part of the interview process), and ability to write engaging content
Strong communication skills with ability to network and build contacts with industry executives
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
Excellent communication skills and ability to develop and maintain industry contacts
The ability and confidence to be prepared to debate with the market and have a ‘voice’ and opinion on where the market is and where it is going

To learn more about the report this role covers, please click on the below link:

https://www.argusmedia.com/en/commodities/npks

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 and company bonus scheme
Group pension scheme
Group healthcare and life assurance scheme
Flexible working environment
25 days holiday with annual increase up to 30 days
Subsidised gym membership
Season ticket travel loans
Cycle to work scheme
Extensive internal and external training
Working hours 10/11am-6/7pm