Argus is one of the world’s largest companies providing news, analysis and price information to commodities and energy markets. We report first-hand on what’s happening globally in the energy space – from hydrogen to renewables, crude oil to green ammonia, carbon markets to coal. And we do the same for economically vital markets in agriculture, fertilizers, metals and chemicals.
What Will You Be Doing
We are looking for a passionate and resourceful reporter to join our Global Renewable Energy Certificates team from London to support the team’s market coverage of renewable electricity, biomethane and associated certificates. The successful candidate will work closely with the global editors and wider editorial team to develop existing and new pricing and news products.
You will be a skilled writer, a lateral thinker as well as a logical one, driven by an interest in the economics of markets and how changing regulatory requirements impact commodity markets. You will be able to engage with contacts, develop relationships, and work collaboratively.
The job is a challenging mix of reporting on market movements, producing market price assessments, analysing data, producing expert analysis and writing breaking news. We provide extensive training in good writing, market price assessments, industry understanding, source development, and data analysis.
Skills
This is an excellent opportunity for journalists, market analysts, consultants or other candidates with the right attributes and interest to transfer their skills and knowledge to advance their careers by joining a growing, global, independently owned organisation. Job functions include but are not limited to:
- Monitor and assess fast-moving markets to produce price assessments, intelligence, market commentaries, news, analysis, and reports.
- Establish strong relationships with key members of the industry and business leaders through meetings and daily communications to gain an in-depth understanding of your market.
- Proactively generate news leads and pitch stories, contribute copy to the relevant publication and the online news service, and contribute to unique content (blog posts, white papers, webinars, podcasts, etc.).
- Collaborate with colleagues on the desk and other teams to enhance and drive coverage.
- Attend meetings, conferences, and industry events to build contacts, report on news and represent Argus in the industry.
- Build your industry expertise and writing skills to provide readers with first-class market insights and analysis.
Skills And Experience
- An articulate graduate with a strong degree.
- The ability to develop, verify and write industry-relevant news/content to deadline is preferred.
- Prior experience working in financial, or commodities journalism is beneficial but optional.
- Interest in and enthusiasm for commodities, energy markets, global business, politics, and economics.
- Experience delivering breaking news, insightful market reports, and in-depth analytical articles is a bonus.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite with experience in Excel.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build contacts with industry executives.
- Able to work independently while engaging and collaborating in line with the Argus values: Excellence, Integrity, Partnership, and Inclusivity.
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 pension scheme
- Group healthcare and life assurance scheme
- Hybrid working environment (three days in office)
- 25 days annual holiday with incremental increase up to 30 days
- Subsidised gym membership
- Season ticket travel loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible benefits platform (ability to buy additional medical cover, life assurance, dental cover, holiday, critical illness, travel insurance & health screening)
- Extensive internal and external training
About Argus
Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.
Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets. Headquartered in London with over 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.
Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy. Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.
Argus is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women’s network. Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity.
For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you upload your CV via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions
By submitting your job application, you automatically acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal data to the Company. Argus is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets.
Headquartered in London with 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.
Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.
Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.
