Journalist / Analyst – Recycled Plastics

New Posted 31 January 2024 | UK | OPIS

Reporting into the Journalism Associate Director for Research & Analysis you will be an important member of the OPIS Europe Spots team, engaging with partners in the European recycled plastics sector for price discovery, and to explore trends and opportunities, while producing price assessments, analytics and news for daily publication

Main responsibilities include:

Partner engagement to identify recycled plastics pricing in Europe.

Use OPIS pricing methodology to publish daily recycled plastics price assessments.

Assist in OPIS recycled plastics analysis by gathering and information across multiple industry databases.

Generate stories for news service and longer, more analytical content focusing on industry trends and related developments

Occasional travel, client visits and conference attendance.

About You

Main Qualifications and Skills:

A bachelor's degree in journalism, economics, or related field.

Networking skills for partner engagement and to identify recycled plastics pricing

Good numerical and writing skills

Work to deadlines and flexible hours due to publishing of reports

Price reporting experience in the petrochemicals or plastics sectors.

Passion to track and cover the ongoing energy transition

Ability to speak another European language or experience of recycled plastics would be helpful but not essential

About Us

OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides price transparency across the global supply chain so that all stakeholders can buy and sell energy commodities with confidence. We provide transparent price assessments, real-time news, powerful analytics, and educational and networking events. Oil, gas, and fuel markets rely on Dow Jones spot benchmarks in refined products, NGLs and LPG, ethanol and biofuels, refinery feedstocks and petrochemicals.

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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