Senior Reporter, Chemicals

Argus Media•Houston, TX

About The Position

This is an excellent opportunity to a mid-career reporter interested in covering and analyzing commodities, with a focus on the chemicals markets. You will apply and develop your skills across daily news reporting, market analysis, features and editorials in this fast-paced environment with the highest standards of journalistic independence and integrity. Argus is seeking a senior reporter to join the Chemicals team in the US to cover olefins and related markets, working closely with local and global colleagues to extend our industry leading coverage. You will cover these markets through daily, weekly and monthly price assessments, writing interesting, analytical market commentaries, news coverage and in-depth analysis to appear online and in daily Argus reports. You will also be responsible for maintaining and expanding the contact base, attending conferences and leading efforts to expand Argus coverage. You will work in tandem with other reporters and editors who will provide training and support to develop in-depth knowledge of the markets.

Requirements

A mid-career professional with experience in a news or price reporting role, or similar experience
Proven ability to develop, source and write industry-relevant news to deadline
Knowledge of commodity markets, with a strong preference for prior petrochemicals experience
Excellent writing, grammar and numeracy skills (these will be tested as part of the interview process)
Ability to use data in generating stories and analysis is preferred, while a willingness to learn is essential
Excellent communication skills with ability to network and build contacts with industry executives. Strong presentation skills also preferred.
Strong co-ordination and time management skills with the ability to work well within a team
Additional languages useful but not essential
Demonstrable interest in global business and politics
Self-motivated, able to use initiative and equipped with an inquisitive nature
Ability to collaborate and work within a close-knit team is essential

Nice To Haves

Ability to use data in generating stories and analysis is preferred
Strong presentation skills also preferred
Additional languages useful but not essential

Responsibilities

Monitor and assess markets to produce price assessments, market commentaries, news, analysis and reports
Curate data and maintain and analyse existing data series to inform coverage and develop graphs and charts within Excel to illustrate trends and analysis
Develop an understanding of relevant commodity markets, working with other Argus teams to produce joint content.
Regular meetings and daily communication with key members of the industry, including traders, brokers, and business leaders to build relationships and gather news
Contribute copy to relevant daily and periodical publications and the online news service, and contribute to special content and presentations as required
Work with other departments to help promote the use of Argus price assessments and help develop new pricing tools for the battery metals markets
Serve as the face for Argus’ chemicals’ coverage while attending meetings, conferences and industry events to build contacts, report on news and demonstrate market expertise.