Managing Editor, APAC Dry Bulk Freight Market

The Team: You will be joining a high-performing, diverse team, providing business-critical data and analytical information to the marketplace.

The Impact: You will have a positive impact on the company’s standing in the industry by driving excellence in market coverage, enhanced market engagement and compliance with Editorial standards.

What’s in it for you: The right candidate will have ample opportunity to progress to the highest level within the Editorial Team in Platts.

Responsibilities:

You will provide price assessments and commentaries and report on market trends for key Dry Bulk Shipping and Freight markets covered by Platts in Asia Pacific.

You will also manage and coach 2-3 price reporters, helping the Associate Editorial Director set performance objectives for price reporters under your charge and ensure the market engagement expectations are met, as also adherence to Platts editorial standards - especially accuracy of assessments and data quality, protection and enhancement of benchmarks, and talent development within the team.

In addition, you will contribute ideas on editorial strategy initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

An individual who is willing to challenge the status-quo; is action oriented and has the ability to drive performance.

A leader that excels in managing conflict-resolution, maintain focus under pressure and exhibit attention to detail and accuracy.

A candidate with the capability to think out of the box, requiring someone who possesses tremendous initiative and problem solving skills, has leadership acumen and the ability to develop strength in all team members

Basic/Preferred Qualifications

BA degree in journalism or business preferred with approximately 6 years of reporting/writing/analytical experience; or a graduate degree in journalism, business, economics or finance; with 5+ years of reporting/writing/analytical work experience

Well-rounded communication skills that implement good listening techniques and good verbal skills. The ability to communicate across a wide range of groups and personalities internally and externally. Ability to provide a detailed and accurate review of peers’ work, showing good judgment and ability to express, both positive and negative comments.

Works well in a team environment, capable of leading and adapting to the needs of a diverse team

Displays good numeracy including ability to conceptualize proportional relationships; understand the basic principles of algebra and statistics; as well as a basic understanding of how to apply basic math functions in Excel. A basic understanding of economics principles is also required.

Adept at managing multiple tasks and adhering to regular deadlines. Able to prioritize quickly and to readjust priorities throughout the day.

Displays good problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities

Has basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel ; Microsoft Office suite (Word, Powerpoint, Outlook…); and basic keyboarding skills (both speed and accuracy)

Serves as a subject matter expert on more than one adjacent market and has good presentation skills.

Ability to build trust, respect and rapport and is adept at working as a manager within the organization and providing valuable feedback to the Associate Editorial Director.