Senior Reporter, Chemicals

What we’re looking for

This is an excellent opportunity to a mid-career reporter interested in covering and analyzing commodities, with a focus on the chemicals markets. You will apply and develop your skills across daily news reporting, market analysis, features and editorials in this fast-paced environment with the highest standards of journalistic independence and integrity.

Argus is seeking a senior reporter to join the Chemicals team in the US to cover olefins and related markets, working closely with local and global colleagues to extend our industry leading coverage.

You will cover these markets through daily, weekly and monthly price assessments, writing interesting, analytical market commentaries, news coverage and in-depth analysis to appear online and in daily Argus reports. You will also be responsible for maintaining and expanding the contact base, attending conferences and leading efforts to expand Argus coverage.

You will work in tandem with other reporters and editors who will provide training and support to develop in-depth knowledge of the markets.

What will you be doing?

• Monitor and assess markets to produce price assessments, market commentaries, news, analysis and reports

• Curate data and maintain and analyse existing data series to inform coverage and develop graphs and charts within Excel to illustrate trends and analysis

• Develop an understanding of relevant commodity markets, working with other Argus teams to produce joint content.

• Regular meetings and daily communication with key members of the industry, including traders, brokers, and business leaders to build relationships and gather news

• Contribute copy to relevant daily and periodical publications and the online news service, and contribute to special content and presentations as required

• Work with other departments to help promote the use of Argus price assessments and help develop new pricing tools for the battery metals markets

• Serve as the face for Argus’ chemicals’ coverage while attending meetings, conferences and industry events to build contacts, report on news and demonstrate market expertise.

What we’re looking for in you

• A mid-career professional with experience in a news or price reporting role, or similar experience

• Proven ability to develop, source and write industry-relevant news to deadline

• Knowledge of commodity markets, with a strong preference for prior petrochemicals experience

• Excellent writing, grammar and numeracy skills (these will be tested as part of the interview process)

• Ability to use data in generating stories and analysis is preferred, while a willingness to learn is essential

• Excellent communication skills with ability to network and build contacts with industry executives. Strong presentation skills also preferred.

• Strong co-ordination and time management skills with the ability to work well within a team

• Additional languages useful but not essential

• Demonstrable interest in global business and politics

• Self-motivated, able to use initiative and equipped with an inquisitive nature

• Ability to collaborate and work within a close-knit team is essential

What’s in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

• Competitive salary and company bonus scheme

• Group medical, dental and vision plans

• Company paid short term and long term disability and life insurance plan

• Group 401(k) safe harbor retirement plan with a 6% company match

• 20 vacation days your first year, up to a maximum of 30 days

• Subsidized gym membership

• Extensive internal and external training

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