Reporter- US Refined Products
Reporter- US Refined Products
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Reporter- US Refined Products
Houston US
Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.
What will you be doing
Argus is seeking a Reporter to join our Houston US Refined Products Team on the Spot Ticker desk working with and closely supporting team editors. The ideal candidate is curious passionate personable able to quickly become a subject matter expert and lead coverage chasing mostly hard refined products production and transportation fundamentals news in the US oil products markets. This job will require a collaborative approach working in tandem with team reporters and industry stakeholders.
The role requires daily reporting on US refined products refinery status conditions as well as news relevant to the deep downstream such as retailers. Duties also include updating the Spot Ticker price feed throughout the day pulling values from fellow reporters and making critical updates in the timing and specifications of US retail fuel markets. The reporter in this role needs to develop a general understanding of how each gasoline and diesel market functions across the US in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
You do not need prior experience of commodities markets. Intelligence curiosity writing ability and a real desire to become a journalist are the primary qualities we look for in a very diverse pool of candidates.
What were looking for in you:
- A graduate with a strong degree preferably in journalism or economics
- Developing and maintaining rapport with key contacts and liaising regularly with industry stakeholders (buyers sellers traders distributors) to gain market intelligence.
- Working with and interviewing subject matter experts research industry trends and assessing the worthiness of potential topics.
- Synthesizing complex information quickly. Writing market commentary analysis pieces and news stories in clear concise language while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Maintaining existing databases and building new databases for designated product.
- Developing new contacts and relationships within marketplace.
- Advanced Excel skills
- Self-motivation and initiative to drive projects forward with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Whats 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 with bonus
- Hybrid work model
- Flexible working environment
- Group medical dental and vision plans
- Company paid short term andlong-termdisability and life insurance plan
- Group 401(k) safeharborretirement 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
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 over 1400 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 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 womens 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: 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
