S&P Global
Editor - Americas News, Oil | Houston, TX, USA Job at S&P Global in Houston
S&P Global, Houston, TX, United States, 77246
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
09 About the Role
The Team:
Your manager will be the head of Oil News for the Americas. You will be surrounded by experienced journalists and analysts committed to accuracy, fairness, timeliness, and relevancy. It's a fast-paced newsroom environment that is congenial and professional.
The Platts culture emphasizes growth and development - and rewards initiative. You will collaborate with and learn from a diverse universe of colleagues in offices around the world. Training is available to aid development of all aspects of your career. Your peers will support you and value the contributions you make to your team.
Responsibilities and Impact
We are looking for a journalist who can develop reliable sources, with the aim of producing forward-looking breaking news stories. You should also be able to mine market data to produce data-driven stories. Commodities Insights news showcases the company's commodity price benchmarks and analytics to deliver market-relevant insight that is unavailable anywhere else. People read Commodities Insights news because it helps them make profit-critical decisions.
- You will report on oil markets and the industry in the Americas, with emphasis on North American oil midstream, including pipelines, terminals, and shipping.
- Content you create (stories, graphs, infographics, podcasts, webcasts, webinars, etc.) will be focused on the policy and regulatory impacts on supply/demand and prices, with the support of fellow news reporters, data, and analysis from Platts Analytics and Platts oil price benchmarks.
- Your major area of focus will be US oil midstream.
- You will be expected to think ahead, covering potential developments in US crude and refined products pipeline and waterborne transportation.
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications.
In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.
What We're Looking For:
You must write clear, accurate copy delivered by deadline. A commitment to the highest journalistic standards is expected. A curiosity about the energy industry - energy commodities in particular - will provide a resourceful self-starter with plenty to write about. A sharp understanding of the ongoing US energy transition will be an advantage.
The person who will succeed in this job will be passionate about reporting, understanding complicated subject matter and effectively communicating in multiple formats. Explaining market, industry, and government developments clearly and concisely for a time-starved audience is the key. Working well with an experienced, talented group of colleagues also is a must.
Basic Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required. Journalism, Economics and/or Business.
- 3+ years of reporting/writing experience, preferably in energy markets, but also as a broader business or financial journalist.
- Flexible journalist able to cover developments from various regions in the Americas as needed.
- Concise writing style, numerate.
- Research and analytical capabilities with the ability to locate, interpret and leverage a variety of information, including market data, regulatory, legal, and corporate documents.
- Data visualization skills are important as an increasing portion of our content is presented graphically.
At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.
We're a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights' coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.
S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.
What's In It For You?
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
- Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
- Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
- Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
- Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
- Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in-class benefits for families.
- Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.
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