LNG/Natural Gas Reporter, US

Kpler • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors. Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 700 experts from 35+ countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success. The US LNG Reporter is responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and insightful coverage of the US LNG and natural gas markets. The role focuses on domestic gas production, feed gas flows, pipeline and LNG infrastructure, LNG export activity, and the US regulatory landscape, while examining how developments in the U.S. market intersect with global LNG trade, pricing, and shipping. Through original reporting and analysis, the role translates Kpler’s data and market intelligence into clear, news-driven insights that help clients understand market movements, risks, and emerging trends across the LNG value chain.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in business, energy, or commodities journalism, delivering news under deadline pressure.
• Direct experience covering LNG and/or US natural gas markets, with a clear grasp of how US gas market dynamics connect to global LNG flows, pricing, and shipping.
• Strong understanding of commodities markets, including how supply, demand and pricing interact.
• Proven ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, producing a steady flow of stories in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong track record of accurate reporting and sound editorial judgment, with the ability to identify the most market-relevant developments and explain their implications clearly.
• Excellent command of English, with the ability to write concise, authoritative, and engaging copy, including strong headline writing and story framing.
• Demonstrated ability to generate original story ideas, with strong curiosity and initiative to pursue leads and deliver enterprise reporting beyond assigned coverage.
• An existing network of industry sources across LNG, natural gas, or energy markets, with the ability to leverage contacts to break news and validate information.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely, accurate, and insightful news and analysis on US LNG and natural gas markets, including supply, demand and pricing dynamics, and clearly explain how these developments impact global LNG trade, pricing, and shipping flows.
• Write sharp, concise, and compelling news copy.
• Monitor US gas production, feed gas flows, pipeline capacity, LNG export terminals, liquefaction buildout, using Kpler and industry sources, and regulatory developments (including FERC and DOE).
• Generate original story ideas, including breaking news and exclusives, demonstrating curiosity and initiative to identify trends, anomalies, and underreported developments.
• Use Kpler data and tools to identify trends, spot anomalies, and originate data-led stories.
• Collaborate closely with reporters, analysts, and data teams to shape story angles, extract meaningful insights and ensure consistent coverage across the LNG value chain.
• Develop and leverage a strong network of industry and regulatory contacts to break news, validate information, and deliver exclusive insights.
• React quickly to breaking developments and deliver accurate coverage under tight deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed