Editorial Manager

Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.

We are one of the world’s largest companies providing news, analysis and price information to commodities and energy markets. We report first-hand on what’s happening globally in the energy space – from hydrogen to coal, crude oil to green ammonia, carbon markets to wind farms. And we do the same for economically vital markets in agriculture, fertilizers, metals and chemicals. We employ almost 500 journalists worldwide and have 30 offices in Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, China, Japan, Singapore and North and South America.

What we’re looking for

This is an exciting managerial opportunity to lead the editorial team in Japan, for one of the world’s leading commodity price reporting and news agencies. Japan is at the crossroads of the global energy transition and is also a key market for traditional energy and other commodities. The position overseas production of value-added original news from a team of five reporters covering the oil, gas and chemicals markets, new energy such as hydrogen and ammonia, and metals, among other commodity classes.

This position oversees daily operations of the Japan editorial team, including editorial administrative duties, news content direction, and personnel management. The person in this position will be responsible for driving the new mission of Argus Japan to raise the level of original news in terms of both quality and quantity. This person will work closely with other senior staff, including the Japan Executive Sr. Editor, who reports to this position. The role reports to the Japan GM and the Managing Editor for Asia.

What will you be doing

Manage day-to-day Editorial operations
Help ensure successful production of all Japan-based news
Liaise with Singapore copy editing desk
Ensure bureau work and record keeping is compliant with Argus policies
Coordinate and document training
Approve news story corrections
Attend editors' meetings regularly
Represent Editorial for Japan crisis management, coordinating with Japan GM
Ensure bureau is adequately staffed by managing personal leave requests
Conduct mid-year and end-of-year reviews
Support in the recruitment process as and when needed

Additional responsibilities entail supporting managing editor with:

Managing personnel issues
Hiring, in coordination with HR
Special projects as needed

Skills and Experience

Fluency in English, native-level fluency in Japanese
News reporting experience, minimum ten years
Management experience preferred but not required
Excellent communication skills across global regions

Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Earlier or later hours, or weekend hours, may be expected on occasion.

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
Being part of a growing global company and our future is packed with many more exciting developments!
Hybrid working model - Work From Home options available
Awesome location at BUREX Kyobashi – close to public transport (Tokyo station, Kyobahi station and Takaracho station)
Career development and a promote from within culture
Ongoing training, mentoring and development opportunities
20 days annual leave
Extensive internal and external training

Travel (percentage of travel)

Cover conferences and events (5-20% of domestic/regional travel is expected)