Associate Reporter - Mexico Fuels Markets

OPIS' Mexico fuels editorial team is a thriving provider of fuel markets pricing and news. We provide transparency through real-time news and pricing services, and market-specific benchmark pricing reports that enable our customers to make smarter, more informed decisions.

As an Associate Journalist based in Monterrey Mexico, you will use your writing, editing and interviewing skills to contribute to the publication of daily reports focused on news and pricing activity. You will report on daily market pricing, news and market fundamentals, as well as compile reports under tight deadlines while adhering to compliance standards for price reporting. You will focus primarily on refined products and freight coverage, but you may also cover news related to renewable fuel, carbon credits, electromobility, LPG and other energy topics. Knowledge of petroleum markets is a plus, but if you do not have - you must have the curiosity to learn about the industry and the ability to report on complex regulatory and market issues. You will report to the Journalism Director.

About the Team:

OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides price transparency across the global fuel supply chain, including the Spot, Wholesale Rack and Retail markets. OPIS enables customers to buy and sell energy commodities with confidence with multi-platform access to accurate data, real-time news, powerful software and educational events. Our commitment to reliability is reinforced by personalized customer service and constant innovation. OPIS listens to what the energy community needs and responds with flexible and easy-to-use products. Navigating world fuel markets is complex – OPIS makes it simpler.

You Will:

Report on multiple aspects of the Mexico Fuels markets - from the refinery to the retail pump - for daily news alerts and reports on tight deadlines, including breaking news and analytical features

Compile and publish OPIS reports, and contribute copy to the aforementioned reports

Follow rigorous IOSCO compliance standards

Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts and contact industry stakeholders daily (producers, consumers, traders, brokers and other participants) to generate exclusive content, track developing industry trends, and further develop OPIS' Mexico Fuels business

Contribute to social media content, blog postings and industry analysis

Provide back-up Freight Rate price reporting coverage

Travel occasionally

You Have:

Advanced English and Spanish writing skills, with previous experience writing in English (please attach English language cover letter and writing samples to your application)

Ability to develop subject matter expertise in Mexico energy markets

An investigative mindset

Ability to proactively search alternative sources of data

Ability to generate story ideas and exclusive content

A commitment to the highest level of accuracy and to completing all writing within established deadlines

1-2 years reporting/journalism experience and/or energy markets experience (preferred)

Experience in energy data analysis (preferred)

Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, economics, business, finance, English or relevant field -OR- Equivalent work experience

Experience with public speaking to small and large groups (preferred)

Flexibility to travel on occasion for business purposes

PLEASE NOTE:

COVER LETTERS AND WRITING SAMPLES WRITTEN IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION.

THIS IS A REMOTE ROLE THAT REQUIRES MONTERREY, MEXICO RESIDENCY.

Our Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

Education Benefits

Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

Commuter Transit Program

Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Program

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