Senior Editor - Americas Power News
The Team: S&P Global Commodity Insights Americas Power News team covers the North American electricity market and all aspects of the power industry. The team produces news, analysis and other content, leveraging Commodity Insights’ price benchmarks, fundamental data and analytics resources.
The Impact: You will produce thought-provoking news and analysis stories to feed the highly regarded Commodity Insights suite of energy products, including the Platts Dimensions Pro platform, Megawatt Daily, Energy Trader, Inside FERC, Gas Daily and others. S&P Global Commodity Insights maintains high journalistic standards, practices and policies and ensures editorial quality.
What’s in it for you:
This position offers the chance to be part of a strong investigative news team covering one of the most important industries, offering exposure to key policy makers and energy market leaders
You will cover a dynamic electricity industry that is rapidly evolving with many new technologies, renewable energy growth, electrification of multiple parts of the US economy, new nuclear technology and other changes that demand innovation
The power sector not only involves electricity, but also multiple other commodities used to fuel electricity generation, providing opportunities to branch out and work with other teams within S&P Global
The primary focus of this position is in-depth news coverage, but it also includes creative development of graphics and infographics, podcasts, conference and event coverage and other activities
Responsibilities:
As a writer and editor, you will ensure that content you file is timely, unique and relevant. You will write in-depth news, analysis and special features on key developments in the Americas power market and generation fuels markets
You will work with Commodity Insights market reporters and analytics teams to enhance stories with proprietary data and key market insights
Work with Production & Design team to produce graphics, maps and other features to enhance news and analysis pieces
Attend or remotely cover conferences, webinars, electricity grid operator meetings, company investor meetings, regulatory committee meetings
Develop and maintain productive relationships with a broad base of key industry sources
Work with the digital and web teams to produce podcasts, blogs and other material
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor degree in Journalism, Economics, Business and/or Finance
Strong English language editing, writing and reporting skills
3+ years writing about commodity or energy markets, preferably electricity
Analytical/data journalism skills with proficiency in Excel
Highly motivated, productive team player able to pivot quickly in response to fast-evolving daily news flow
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of the North American electricity and generation fuels markets, industry and regulation. Familiarity with market structure, utilities and power grid.
Spanish a plus