Reporter, Federal Power Policy
About The Position
About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 09 The Team : Our team is dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of federal power policy, navigating the complexities of energy and climate initiatives. We are seeking an experienced reporter who can expertly balance beat reporting with enterprise features, focusing on the dynamic landscape of clean energy initiatives, competitive power markets, electric transmission, grid reliability, and federal funding for climate change and energy policies. Our collaborative environment fosters professional growth and encourages innovative storytelling, ensuring that our reporting remains impactful and relevant in this ever-evolving sector. Responsibilities and Impact : Your focus on the US power sector and the laws and policies that help to shape it will produce critical insights on many of the defining questions of the decades ahead. Your thought-provoking news and analysis will be distributed across major S&P Global platforms including Capital IQ Pro, Platts' Core and Connect by S&P Global.
Requirements
- 2+ years of professional journalism experience.
- Strong writing and reporting skills, along with excellent news judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute story ideas.
- Ability to understand and translate into easy-to-understand language dense policy and legal documents.
Nice To Haves
- Federal agency knowledge.
- Knowledge of energy industry developments and trends.
- Demonstrated analytical and data visualization experience.
- Experience participating in panels, podcasts and other media.
Responsibilities
- Write clear, concise, and engaging stories that inform and educate our readers.
- Cover hearings, speeches and conferences.
- Interview policymakers, executives and other key stakeholders.
- Help drive our coverage strategy around federal actions on power policy amid a period of significant flux, including agency rulemakings and court rulings.
- Develop and use data, analysis and visuals to support your reporting and make your stories more impactful.
- Build readership throughout the industry and among regulatory, legal and other decision-makers.
- Cover the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's power policies and initiatives.
- Coverage of the US Environmental Protection Agency's policies and rules.
- Follow US Dept. of Energy's efforts to incentivize and fund energy infrastructure and other initiatives.
- Perform relevant data analyses, including using in-house data to assess the energy industry impacts of federal actions.
- Cover federal court proceedings reviewing federal agency actions.
Benefits
- Become a leading expert in a dynamic policy environment influencing the US’s power sector.
- Develop a robust network of industry and professional contacts.
- Access S&P Global’s vast financial and industry data, which you can use to enhance your reporting and add deep context to your stories.
- Build your skills to participate in podcasts, webinars, and other media channels.
- Enjoy a casual working environment, with a flexible work schedule based in our Washington, DC, office.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
