Editorial Team Lead - Agriculture

Fastmarkets

About The Position

This is a hands-on leadership role at the centre of Fastmarkets’ Black Sea grains and oilseeds coverage — one of the most closely watched and commercially significant commodity pricing regions in the world. You will lead a small, dedicated team of price reporters, own the quality and reliability of our benchmark assessments, and work closely with the Regional Managing Editor to shape where the coverage goes next. The role sits at an exciting point in the development of Fastmarkets’ agriculture business. We are actively expanding our suite of Black Sea and European prices, growing our analytical offer, and deepening engagement with the trading houses, exporters, and end-users who rely on our benchmarks every day. This is a genuine opportunity to influence that agenda, not just execute it. If you are an experienced grains and oilseeds professional who knows the Black Sea market inside out, has strong price reporting instincts, and is ready to take your first step into people management — or build on early management experience — we want to hear from you. Full support and coaching come with the role.

Requirements

Highly motivated, driven, and have a passion to be part of a fast-paced, successful team.
Being a strong team player is also important as well as someone who is happy to work flexibly.
Deep, hands-on knowledge of Black Sea and European grains and oilseeds markets — fundamentals, trade flows, key pricing dynamics, and their role in global supply chains
Experience in price reporting or commodity market journalism, with a proven ability to produce rigorous, market-grounded assessments under daily deadline pressure
Strong writing skills — clear, concise, and analytically sharp, for both price assessments and market commentary
Familiarity with IOSCO principles and the standards expected of a credible price reporting agency
Good organisational skills and the confidence to coordinate and support a small team, even without formal prior management experience
Comfort engaging externally with traders, exporters, merchandisers, and other market participants at a senior level
A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a commitment to editorial integrity and accuracy
Prior team leadership or line management experience in a PRA, media, or commodity trading environment

Nice To Haves

Language skills relevant to the Black Sea region — Ukrainian, Russian, Romanian, or Bulgarian — are a meaningful advantage
Experience presenting at conferences, webinars, or industry events
Familiarity with financial and physical derivatives relevant to grains and oilseeds

Responsibilities

Own the daily publication of Fastmarkets’ Black Sea grain and oilseed price assessments, including key benchmarks such as CPT and FOB Ukraine wheat and corn, Russian deep and shallow water wheat, sunflower oil, and barley
Ensure all assessments are produced to IOSCO-compliant standards and in line with Fastmarkets’ published methodologies and price specifications
Act as a senior pricing resource for the team — guiding pricing decisions, reviewing assessments, and setting the standard for rigorous, market-grounded methodology
Drive the production of original, forward-looking market content that adds genuine analytical value for commodity market participants
Lead day-to-day management of a team of price reporters, setting objectives and conducting appraisals alongside the Regional Managing Editor
Mentor and coach team members to support their professional development, build market knowledge, and improve the quality and depth of their coverage
Guide the onboarding of new joiners and ensure smooth coverage continuity during holidays or other absences
Create and maintain a positive, high-performance team culture that reflects Fastmarkets’ values
Carry out regular market engagement via calls, meetings, conferences, and trade events to drive price adoption, build relationships, and expand our contact base
Work with the Regional Managing Editor and strategy teams to identify opportunities for new price launches and the expansion of Black Sea and European grains and oilseeds coverage
Present at industry events, conferences, and webinars as a representative of Fastmarkets’ agriculture editorial team
Support the wider EMEA Agriculture & Biofuels team on cross-regional projects and contribute to the global editorial direction
Ensure the team follows all agreed processes for launching, amending, or discontinuing prices, and that any methodology changes are properly documented and communicated
Liaise with the compliance team as required to address IOSCO-related queries and maintain the integrity of Fastmarkets’ PRA standards