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    Argus produces price assessments and analysis of international energy and other commodity markets and offers bespoke consulting services and industry-leading conferences. Companies in 140 countries around the world use Argus data to index physical trade and as benchmarks in financial derivative markets as well as for analysis and planning purposes.

    Argus was founded in 1970 and is a privately held UK-registered company. It is owned by employee shareholders, global growth equity firm General Atlantic and Hg, the specialist software and technology services investor. Argus Media is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women’s network.

    What will you be doing

    We are currently looking for a market reporter to join our editorial team to cover specific commodity markets and report on deals, price movements and market news.

    This is an excellent opportunity to forge your career covering the economically and politically influential sector of global energy and commodities. 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. There are opportunities to travel and present papers at industry conferences and lead webinar sessions.

    As part of a small team you will assess daily European biofuels prices and write daily market commentaries and news. The Argus Biofuels service is a daily report that provides international insights into the biodiesel, ethanol and feedstock markets.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Monitor and assess markets to produce daily price assessments, market commentaries, news and reports
    • Daily contact with biofuels producers, traders, brokers and other key market participants including governmental bodies to build relationships and gather news
    • Contribute copy to relevant daily and periodical publications and the on-line news service
    • Attend meetings, conferences and industry events to build contacts, report on news and represent Argus Media externally

    Skills and Experience

    • A graduate with a strong degree
    • Proven ability to develop, source and write industry-relevant news to deadline is preferred
    • Knowledge of the energy and commodity sectors useful but not essential
    • Excellent written, grammatical and numeracy skills (these will be tested as part of the interview process), and ability to write engaging content
    • Excellent communication skills with ability to network and build contacts with industry executives
    • Prior experience of working in the financial or energy journalism sector is useful but not essential
    • Strong co-ordination and time management skills with the ability to work well within a team
    • Additional languages useful but not essential

    Attributes

    • Demonstrable interest in global business and politics
    • Self-motivated, able to use initiative and equipped with an inquisitive nature

    What’s in it for you

    Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

    • Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
    • Group pension scheme
    • Group healthcare and life assurance scheme
    • Flexible working environment
    • 25 days holiday with annual increase up to 30 days
    • Subsidised gym membership
    • Season ticket travel loans
    • Cycle to work scheme
    • Extensive internal and external training

    By submitting your job application, you automatically acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal data to the Company. Argus is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.