Grade Level (for internal use):
09Editor - Q&D
The role:
Commodities are at the heart of many of the biggest news stories today whether because of unprecedented geopolitical and economic challenges or the accelerating energy transition.
We are looking for a resourceful creative editor to join the global Editing & Digital team at Platts part of S&P Global Energy. You will be embedded within our News team and collaborate with reporters editors and analysts covering everything from oil to agriculture to emissions trading within a real-time publishing environment.
Youll bring a passion for news an instinct for great storytelling and understand how to apply journalistic best practices to ensure that content generated by market and news reporters meets our high editorial standards is free of errors and libel risk and is structured to have maximum impact.
In addition to handling our news stories market commentaries/rationales and thought leadership reports you will also help to curate and enhance digital content on our website as well as promoting published content on social media channels. Editors at Platts also play a central role in coaching and mentoring reporters in their journey to becoming strong content creators.
A genuine interest in commodity markets is a must but we will provide full training so experience in this area is not essential.
The Impact: To tell compelling stories about energy and raw materials translating complex ideas into engaging and accessible content.
Responsibilities:
Editing a high volume of wide-ranging complex often sensitive content at speed and under pressure
Ensuring all content meets Platts News Essentials principles and house style
Making sure all content is market relevant accurate legally compliant and concise
Publishing stories podcasts videos and interactive content on our website and other online platforms
Promoting published content on social media channels
A good understanding of GenAI and how it can be leveraged to create efficiencies and improve quality within the editorial process
Protecting against GenAI misuse by content creators
Displaying a strong degree of flexibility while working under pressure
Working shift patterns to cover the time between our European and Asian market handovers
Supporting editing workflow during US public holidays
Basic qualifications:
A bachelors degree in journalism English language/literature communications/publishing or business/finance
3-4 years of experience in news reporting and/or editing
Understanding of journalistic best practices and media laws
Excellent verbal and written English-language skills
Attention to detail and good multitasking skills
Ability to act both independently and as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal skills -- must work harmoniously with other editors across regions and time zones
Preferred qualifications:
Prior experience working as an editor particularly for a financial publication or a real-time news wire
Working knowledge of energy and commodity markets
Proficiency in desktop publishing software different types of content management systems data visualization
Working knowledge of social media posting and publishing
High degree of literacy and numeracy
About S&P Global Energy
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