Editor/Senior Editor, Ferrous Markets

The Impact: The successful candidate will be in a position to shape coverage of key steel products and their raw materials that underpin industrialization, and that are adapting to changing environmental regulations in one of the world’s most dynamic growth regions. As the industry evolves toward more sophisticated pricing mechanisms, you will also witness and be reporting at the frontline of these changes in the market.

The Career Opportunity: The candidate will work in an organization with a people-oriented culture and that has a global reach in terms of its coverage and established price assessment methodology. The Metals Pricing team offers exposure to a range of markets like steel, its raw materials and non-ferrous and battery metals, and an in-depth understanding of metallurgical coal and coke. As a seasoned market reporter, you will also guide and inspire newer members of the team.

Responsibilities: The editor or senior editor will lead reporting on the Asian ferrous markets daily, generate price assessments, commentaries and news stories, working as part of a team. The person will also actively engage with market participants within India and across the region on methodology and market developments.

The candidate will translate information gathered from the market into concise written content, and through presentations and other digital media. They will establish and maintain source relationships and take ownership of Platts ferrous price reporting and methodology development, flagging changes to price trends and opportunities internally.

What we’re looking for:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in metals or commodity markets in a reporting or analytical role
Desire to take ownership of a market in informational and relationship terms
Strong command of written and spoken English; proficiency of other Asian languages a plus
Energy, drive and ambition to excel in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work in a team-oriented, global, multi-cultural environment
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
Critical thinking abilities, strong sense of initiative and attention to detail
Conscientious user of Excel.