News Editor (Commodities Market)
News Editor (Commodities Market)
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News Editor
Mumbai
About Argus:
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 1500 staff Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the worlds 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 longterm 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 UKregistered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.
What were looking for:
The news editor will be responsible for editing Argus news stories market commentaries and other written publications as part of the Asian editing team. The news editor will focus on publishing accurate and timely information for Argus online platforms and business intelligence reports as well as maintaining and improving the quality of the companys editorial output.
What will you be doing:
- To edit copy for Argus online news service market publications and business intelligence reports
- To ensure the highest standards of spelling punctuation grammar accuracy and consistency in all published material
- To recognise errors in copy and to improve the quality when required.
- To maintain strong working relationships with reporters and other editorial staff
- To write news and analysis stories where necessary
Skills and Experience:
- At least 12 years of news or copyediting experience at a recognised publication
- High degree of understanding regarding grammar spelling and punctuation
- Ability to write in clear and concise English.
- Understanding of what constitutes good news story.
- Experience of working to strict deadlines
- Ability to work with minimum supervision within a team structure.
- Experience with editing business news particularly commodities would be a strong advantage.
Attributes
- Selfmotivated confident and results driven individual
- Highly organised to manage own workload and efficiently meet targets
- Courteous friendly and positive
Whats in it for you:
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a rewarding salary package coupled with an enticing company bonus scheme acknowledging your contributions and incentivizing your continued excellence.
- Flexibility Redefined: Embrace a hybrid working model that seamlessly blends the best of both worldsthree days in the vibrant office environment and two days of productive work from home fostering worklife balance and maximizing productivity.
- Wellness Assurance: Prioritize your health and wellbeing with comprehensive group healthcare coverage ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Time to Recharge: Rejuvenate and recharge with generous annual leave entitlement of 18 days including additional 8 days of casual leave to unwind and pursue personal interests.
- Continuous Growth: Embark on a journey of continuous learning and development with extensive internal and external training opportunities empowering you to stay at the forefront of industry trends and sharpen your skills.
Hours:
This is a fulltime position operating under a hybrid model with three days in the office and two days working remotely. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 18:00 with a onehour lunch break.
For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you send your CV and cover letter via our website: 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 identitydisabilityor veteran status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
