Market Reporter - Crude Oil

Argus was founded in 1970 and is a privately held UK-registered company. It is 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 are we looking for?

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.

Argus is seeking a reporter to join the crude desk in London which assesses prices for the North Sea, west African, Russia Caspian and Mediterranean markets

You will cover the crude oil market through daily price assessments, writing interesting, analytical market commentaries, news coverage and in-depth analysis to appear online and in the daily Argus European Products report. A key responsibility will be maintaining and expanding the contact base and forging strong relationships with the industry.

You will work in tandem with other reporters and editors who will provide training and support to develop in-depth knowledge of the markets.

Key responsibilities:

Monitor and assess markets to produce daily price assessments, market commentaries, news, analysis and reports
Curate data and maintain and analyse existing data series to inform coverage and develop graphs and charts within Excel 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
Attend meetings, conferences and industry events to build contacts, report on news and represent Argus in the industry

Skills and experience:

A graduate with a strong degree
Proven ability to develop, source and write industry-relevant news to deadline
Knowledge of the commodity and/or freight 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
Excellent communication skills with ability to network and build contacts with industry executives is essential
Prior experience of working in the financial or energy journalism sector
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

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
Workplace Nursery Scheme
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