Market Reporter - Freight

Market Reporter - Freight

Location: Houston or New York City

About Argus

What we’re looking for

This is an excellent opportunity to forge your career covering the economically and politically influential sector of global energy and commodities. 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; and there are opportunities to travel and present papers at industry conferences and lead webinar sessions.

Argus is seeking a market reporter to join the Freight team in the US, which covers the dry bulk, tanker, and LPG markets. As a member of this team, you will become familiar with all of these markets and an expert in one or more of them, focusing primarily on the dry bulk market.

You will cover ocean-going transportation rates for commodities such as grains, coal, petroleum coke, and iron ore through daily price assessments, writing interesting, analytical market commentaries, news coverage and in-depth analysis to appear online and in the daily Argus Dry Freight, Argus Tanker Freight, and Argus Gas Freight reports. You will also be responsible for maintaining and expanding the contact base and attending conferences.

The global freight market is in a state of constant change in its position at the centre of international trade, geopolitics and environmental regulation. This represents an exciting opportunity to join the team and cover high-profile news on changes that can reshape the market and impact on the wider crude, oil products and dry bulk commodity markets.

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 daily 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 freight market

•       Attend meetings, conferences and industry events to build contacts, report on news and represent Argus in the industry

What we’re looking for in you

•             A graduate with a strong degree

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

•             Knowledge of commodity markets and/or freight sectors useful, but not essential

•             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.

•             Prior experience of working in the financial or energy journalism sector is useful but not essential

•             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 recognises 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 with bonus 
• Hybrid work model
• Flexible working environment
• 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

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 

 Argus Media is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please contact us.

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