Market Reporter/Senior Reporter - European Natural Gas (Turkish Speaker)

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 we’re looking for

We are currently looking for a Turkish-speaking market reporter/senior reporter to join our global Generation Fuels editorial team covering the European natural gas market.

This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical, inquisitive, numerate and literate individual to develop expertise in a fast-moving and politically significant global energy market.

You will have a passion for understanding how complex systems work and will relish the prospect of developing your skills in a role that melds data-driven analysis with traditional relationship-based reporting.

What is involved

Your role will include engaging with market participants, spotting and writing stories and market analysis, as well as 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 a dynamic and curious self-starter with an interest in the energy industry, and who enjoys cultivating sources and writing market-moving stories.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and assess markets to produce daily price assessments, market analysis, news and reports
Daily contact with traders, brokers, investors and key market figures in Turkey 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

Fluent or native Turkish language skills
Educated to Bachelor’s degree level from a leading university
Previous experience in business/data journalism or in energy preferred but not essential
Ability to develop, source and write industry relevant news to deadline
Knowledge of the energy and commodity sectors useful but not essential
Excellent writing, grammar and numeracy skills (these will be tested as part of the interview process)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to network and build contacts with industry executives
Strong co-ordination and time management skills
Additional languages useful but not essential
Proficiency/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

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

By submitting your job application, you automatically acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal data to the Company. Argus is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.