Deputy Editor - LNG

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.

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 will you be doing?

We are currently looking for a deputy editor to join our global Generation Fuels editorial team covering the Global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) markets.

This is great opportunity for an experienced journalist with strong news judgment and well-developed analysis skills.

You will have a solid grounding in generating fuels and/or power markets but be adaptable to different approaches and eager to learn new ways of analysing a rapidly-evolving sector.

You will have demonstrable expertise in both data-driven analysis and traditional relationship-based reporting, and be keen to share your knowledge with less-experienced reporters and to help them develop their own skills.

Your role will include writing and editing news as well as engaging with market participants and assessing prices.

The environment is fast-paced but values careful thought. You will enjoy collaborative work with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, many located in Argus’ other offices around the globe.

There are opportunities to travel and attend industry events, and to develop networks/specific market knowledge, as well as to present at industry conferences and lead webinar sessions.

The role would be ideally suited to an experienced, enthusiastic energy market reporter keen to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

Help to guide the team’s coverage, including by editing news and coaching less-experienced reporters
Monitor and assess markets to produce daily price assessments, market analysis, news and reports
Daily contact with traders, brokers, investors and key market figures to build relationships and gather news
Find engaging ways to explain complex issues – including using charts and graphics as appropriate
Help to build and curate data sets that help explain market dynamics
Attend meetings, conferences and industry events to build contacts, report on news and represent Argus

Skills and Experience

Educated to bachelor’s degree level from a leading university
Previous experience in business/data/energy journalism essential
Ability to develop, source and write industry relevant news and analysis to deadline
Knowledge of the energy and commodity sectors essential
Excellent writing, grammar and numeracy skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to network and build contacts with industry executives
Strong co-ordination and time management skills
Proficiency/past experience working with Excel

Attributes

Demonstrable interest in global business and politics
Self-motivated, able to use initiative and inquisitive by nature
Strong social skills and team-oriented