Commodity Associate Intern (Early Careers)

OSTTRA•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

S&P Global Energy is seeking summer interns to work directly with one or more price reporting and strategic engagement teams across oil, natural gas, power, chemicals, shipping, metals, LNG, agriculture, and/or energy transition markets. The intern will learn how we generate the content that powers Platts’ price assessments and news produced for the markets that we cover. The intern will learn about market reporting and price formation processes in addition to generating news coverage, performing research, and working on special projects.

Requirements

Please note that only candidates who are US citizens or green card holders will be considered for this position.
Students graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 required; master’s students also considered.
Journalism majors are preferred but all majors are welcome including Economics, Energy Economics, Communication, Agricultural Communication, or International Relations.
Must be available for internship from June 1st - August 7th
Writing experience, and familiarity or strong interest in learning about commodity markets.
Strong communication skills (good verbal skills, listening techniques, and a clear, concise writing style).
Problem-solving, time management, attention to detail & strong organizational skills.
Intellectually curious, and the ability to learn quickly and produce high-quality results.
Significant comfort level with suite of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge of social media, web technologies (e.g. HTML), and Generative AI.

Responsibilities

Identify drivers moving daily markets
Complete research and/or specials projects
Become skilled in successful interviewing techniques and how to obtain data for commentary
Write concise, informative commentary and research pieces
Verify source information through appropriate channels
Learn and demonstrate understanding of Platts price assessment and Market-on-Close process

Benefits

10-week summer internship commencing in June 2026
Training and mentorship – including Basics of Market Reporting & Editorial Standards, as well as training on commodity markets, editing, reporting, and writing
Opportunity to learn about various aspects of oil, power, natural gas, LNG, chemicals, metals, agriculture, shipping and/or energy transition markets, and contribute to critical research projects
Exposure to a number of market subjects including supply and demand, infrastructure, geopolitics, transportation, and regulation, and how these subjects impact respective markets
Shadow experienced Price Reporters in assigned markets
Receive hands-on research and reporting experience
Conduct research and writing assignments for potential publication
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.