Description
Lead Editor - Carbon
Holborn, London, UK.
Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.
We are one of the world’s largest companies providing news, analysis and price information to commodities and energy markets. We report first-hand on what’s happening globally in the energy space – from hydrogen to coal, crude oil to green ammonia, carbon markets to wind farms. And we do the same for economically vital markets in agriculture, fertilizers, metals and chemicals. We employ almost 600 journalists worldwide and have 30 offices in Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, China, Japan, Singapore and North and South America.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for a Lead Editor to develop and expand coverage of global carbon markets. The role is to be in London, UK. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, analytical, numerate and literate commodity market report editor to lead the development of an expanding product, drawing on your experience of producing news, analysis and commodity market pricing and managing an editorial team.
Your role will include leading a team of reporters and analysts globally, who are responsible for writing news articles and market analysis, producing price assessments and engaging with market participants. You will be responsible for driving the expansion of the editorial product as new carbon markets emerge and existing markets evolve. You will lead consultations with market participants where necessary and will be the first point of contact for any queries regarding pricing and methodology. You will have strong knowledge of carbon or relevant markets and a network of contacts in the industry.
You will collaborate with Argus’ established, market leading reports in other commodities across the energy and industrial sectors to create products that explain carbon markets to new participants. You will help develop analysis and fundamental datasets available to clients and ensure our product helps our clients achieve their goals.
The environment is fast paced but values careful thought. You will enjoy collaborative work with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, located in Argus’ other offices around the globe.
There is significant opportunity to travel and attend industry events, as well as to present at industry conferences and lead webinar sessions.
Key Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively to expand coverage of established and emerging carbon markets, developing methodologies to launch new market price assessments where appropriate.
- Engage with industry and customers to ensure a close understanding of market developments to ensure both methodology and the wider report remain relevant to the market. Build Argus brand awareness and pursue/maintain indexation opportunities.
- Contribute high-quality and original copy to the report and the online news service, with content ranging from market pricing and fundamentals analysis to regulatory/policy coverage and integration of new sectors and technologies.
- Edit copy from reporters, working with them to improve their skills and develop their knowledge of the markets. Ensure news is high quality, timely and relevant.
- Act as a lead representative of Argus at industry events and deliver presentations to clients and market at large promoting value proposition to market.
- Work with Business Development, Marketing and Sales departments to develop consistent approaches to customer engagement.
Skills And Experience
- At least five years’ experience in the carbon or a relevant sector as an editor or market analyst.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, strong news judgment and editing skills.
- Self-motivation and initiative to drive projects forward with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentoring junior staff.
- The ability to network and build contacts with industry executives and internally.
- Strong software skills and ability to analyse data.
Attributes
- Interested in facilitating the development of junior staff and colleagues.
- Ability to explain complex markets in simple terms.
- Self-motivated, able to use initiative and equipped with an inquisitive nature.
- Strong social skills and team-oriented.
To learn more about the report this role covers, please click on the below link:
https://www.argusmedia.com/en/commodities/carbon-markets
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 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 and company bonus scheme
- Group pension scheme
- Group healthcare and life assurance scheme
- Flexible working environment
- 25 days holiday with annual increase up to 30 days
- Subsidised gym membership
- Season ticket travel loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- 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 1,400 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s 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 Media 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 women’s 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: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions
By 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 identity, disability or veteran status.
