Description
We are seeking a Chemical Week Journalist to join our Asia-Pacific editorial team, covering the global chemical and petrochemical industry. You will break and develop original news stories, conduct high-level interviews, and produce analytical features that inform procurement, investment, and strategic decisions across global supply chains.
Responsibilities:
- Break and develop original news stories on chemical, petrochemical, energy, and feedstock markets across China, Northeast Asia, and Southeast Asia
- Conduct high-level interviews with senior industry executives, policymakers, trade bodies, and market analysts across the Asia-Pacific region
- Produce both short-form breaking news and long-form analytical features
- Build and maintain a robust regional source network across China and the broader Asia-Pacific chemical and petrochemical ecosystem
- Contribute to multi-platform editorial output, including occasional podcast appearances and participation in editorial events
- Represent Chemical Week at key industry conferences and events across Asia and internationally
Requirements:
- Fluency in Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken) is essential
- Proven newswriting experience in a professional journalism, financial media, or specialist trade publication environment
- Strong understanding of chemical, petrochemical, energy, or feedstock markets, or a demonstrable ability to rapidly acquire deep sector knowledge
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Journalism, Communications, Economics, or a related discipline
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience covering Asian chemical, petrochemical, or energy markets, particularly China
- Experience with data-driven journalism
- Familiarity with S&P Global Energy or comparable specialist market intelligence platforms
- Additional Asian language skills (e.g., Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia, Japanese, or Korean)
Benefits:
- 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