Senior / News Reporter – Commodities Market

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a highly driven, enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join our team in Tokyo. You will initiate and write real-time news coverage and daily and weekly analyses in English for our online and print audiences. Coverage includes attending events, interviewing newsmakers and subject-matter experts, data-mining, spotting trends and writing features, and involves extensive collaboration with colleagues on other teams and in other regions. In addition, you will suggest areas of coverage and, where appropriate, provide mentoring to news reporters.

The environment is fast-paced but values careful thought. There are opportunities to travel, attend industry events, and present at industry conferences and lead webinar sessions.

Monitor and assess fast-moving markets to produce daily price assessments, intelligence, market commentaries, news, analysis, and reports.
Establish strong relationships with key members of the industry and business leaders through meetings and daily communications to gain an in-depth understanding of your market.
Proactively generate news leads and pitch stories, contribute copy to the relevant publication and the online news service, and contribute to unique content (blog posts, white papers, webinars, podcasts, etc.).
Collaborate with colleagues on the desk and other teams to enhance and drive coverage.
Attend meetings, conferences, and industry events to build contacts, report on news and represent Argus in the industry.
Build your industry expertise and writing skills to provide readers with first-class market insights and analysis.

What we’re looking for in you

An articulate graduate with a strong degree.
The ability to develop, verify and write industry-relevant news/content to deadline is preferred.
Prior experience working in financial or commodities journalism is beneficial but optional.
Interest in and enthusiasm for commodities, energy markets, global business, politics, and economics.
Experience delivering breaking news, insightful market reports, and in-depth analytical articles is a bonus.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite with experience in Excel.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build contacts with industry executives.

Please note you must have the right to work in Japan to apply for this role.

What’s in it for you

Work within a highly motivated team at an industry-leading and rapidly growing global company
Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
Awesome location at BUREX Kyobashi – close to public transport (Tokyo station, Kyobahi station and Takaracho station)
Hybrid working model - Work from Home options available
20 vacation days
Extensive internal and external training
Employee Welfare & Employee Assistance Programme

Travel

Cover conferences and events (5-10% of overseas travel is expected).

Hours

Monday through Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Earlier or later hours, or weekend hours, may be expected on occasion.