Reporter - Carbon Markets

Dow Jones•Houston, TX

10d•$70,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

As an OPIS Carbon Markets Reporter, you will collect and analyze carbon credit trade data to assess daily pricing indexes for voluntary and U.S. compliance carbon markets. You will contribute to spot and feature news reporting on carbon credit prices, market fundamentals as well as the fast-changing landscape for climate programs. You will report to the Director - Price Reporter. Dow Jones Energy delivers trusted price transparency, benchmarks, analytics, news, and insights across the global energy, chemicals, metals, and fuel supply value chains. Our offerings support institutional investors, analysts, and traders navigating spot, wholesale, and retail markets, as well as emerging segments tied to the global energy transition. Through authoritative data, real-time intelligence, and deep market expertise, Dow Jones Energy enables financial professionals to mitigate risk and make high-stakes commercial decisions in volatile, fast-evolving global markets.

Requirements

At least 3 years journalism or market analysis experience, preferably in the environmental, commodities, or financial sector
Price reporting experience covering carbon markets (cap-and-trade/cap-and -invest/voluntary), emissions reduction markets, or commodity market fundamentals
Experience breaking down complex regulatory and market issues into accurate and easily understood content
Developed sources and actively engaged with market contacts and stakeholders
Analyzed data and market drivers quickly with the use of Excel and spreadsheets
Bachelor’s degree -or- equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze spot market price transactions from industry participants
Verify the legitimacy of the transactions and adhere to DJE pricing methodology to create daily price assessments
Generate breaking and feature news alerts on carbon markets, clean energy and environmental sustainability initiatives and legislation that impacts pricing
Research and report on new developments in carbon policies and programs
Contribute to social media content, blog postings, industry analysis and publish reports
Network and develop sources in the carbon industry