Strategic Markets Editor - Critical Minerals, Americas

Fastmarkets • Houston, TX

6h • Remote

About The Position

The Strategic Markets Editor leverages deep expertise and experience in non-ferrous markets, including critical minerals, to help shape Fastmarkets’ PRA strategy in this area, driving the development of prices, market-leading content and industry engagement. The role produces high-value strategic content, builds senior market and political relationships and acts as an ambassador for the Fastmarkets brand. A pivotal role at the heart of Fastmarkets editorial, this is a highly collaborative leadership position without direct line management responsibilities.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in critical minerals
• Experience of working in a PRA and/or in commodity markets
• Excellent journalism and editing skills
• A strong network of contacts and credible, relevant industry relationships
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, share expertise, mentor junior colleagues and build strong working relationships across teams
• Strong understanding of pricing, price discovery and methodology, with the ability to contribute to benchmark development and market engagement
• Ability to operate effectively at senior levels internally within a matrix management structure and externally with market participants and other stakeholders
• Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to identify market opportunities, emerging trends and areas for growth
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to assess market developments, customer needs and competitive dynamics
• Sound commercial awareness and the ability to connect editorial and pricing activity to broader business priorities
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively not just with editorial colleagues, but with product, events, marketing, research and commercial teams
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Adaptability and resilience, with the ability to respond to changing market conditions and business needs
• Strong influencing skills, including the ability to lead through expertise and credibility in teams without direct reporting lines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively to both internal and external audiences
• High levels of integrity, sound judgement and commitment to ethical decision-making

Nice To Haves

• If you're excited about the role but your experience, skills or qualifications don't perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities for and produces high-value strategic content, including insightful market reporting, in-depth analysis, interviews and commentary, to drive market engagement and strengthen Fastmarkets’ profile in critical minerals.
• Helps expand Fastmarkets’ presence and reputation in areas where the business aims to grow.
• Identifies opportunities for new price launches and product development, including helping to determine specifications, methodology and data submission pools.
• Builds trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators and other public-sector stakeholders to deepen market understanding and inform authoritative editorial coverage, while maintaining editorial independence and avoiding advocacy.
• Works with the broader business to plan market engagement and helps lead efforts to strengthen relationships with market participants, using Fastmarkets’ insight and expertise to deliver value to customers.
• Produces, coordinates and edits strategic content across markets in a joined-up way to maximise impact.
• Shares knowledge and feedback widely, guides and mentors reporters, strengthens market understanding across the team and helps colleagues build their own profile, while providing strategic and functional direction.
• Assesses and approves prices as required, helping to ensure all prices produced by reporters meet Fastmarkets’ and relevant regulatory standards.
• Aligns strategic content with marketing and across customer-facing channels, including editorial, events, client presentations and meetings.
• Strengthens Fastmarkets’ reputation for market-leading expertise and insight by serving as a brand ambassador at Fastmarkets’ and external events. This includes supporting the development of events, planning content, attracting high-profile speakers, speaking on stage and moderating panels.
• Helps raise Fastmarkets’ profile across external channels, including social media, to showcase expertise and build market interest.

Benefits

• Access to a range of core benefits and a flexible allowance, giving you the freedom to tailor your package to suit your lifestyle, wellbeing and financial priorities.

What This Job Offers

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