Ferrous Scrap Editor
McCloskey by OPIS is hiring an experienced ferrous scrap reporter for its metals and mining price reporting team. The role will be based in the United States.
Position Title:
Ferrous Scrap Editor
Position Location:
United States
About the Role/Position:
You will work within an international team leveraging our strengths in coal and carbon markets to expand into steel and steel feedstocks raw materials such as iron ore, scrap, manganese as part of McCloskey’s expansion into the metals and mining segment and focus on raw materials markets that are driving the energy transition.
The deliverables will include daily and weekly price gathering and regular market intelligence updates on ferrous scrap markets with emphasis on US markets. However, the candidate will also work closely with colleagues in the formulation of international ferrous scrap prices
Key Responsibilities:
Research and report on news and developments in the ferrous scrap markets and build out regular market intelligence updates
Gather trade activity data, verify and validate the data and calculate ferrous scrap price assessments in line with the price methodology
Work with the team to develop new ferrous scrap price assessments with a focus on North America
Network with industry market participants and constantly expand your pool of contacts
Represent McCloskey in relevant conferences/forums
Key Qualifications and skills:
Minimum 8 years journalism experience, preferably in scrap markets
Strong communication, writing, and networking skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
Undergraduate degree preferably in Journalism, English, Finance or Business.
Ability for source development and market engagement. Extensive contact book and familiarity with the industry is a plus.
Experience with spreadsheets and commodity data analysis.
Self-motivated, business-minded and results driven. Detail oriented and innovative thinker.
Confident and charismatic in engagement and communication