Description
You will write engaging market intelligence and analyse timely, accurate, objective, and meaningful prices for our clients.
This includes maintaining a strong network of contacts within the industries to source original, relevant and exclusive content.
You will be personable and be able to quickly become a subject matter expert and lead coverage within the designated product portfolio.
You will enjoy collaborative work with colleagues from various backgrounds, many of whom are located in Argus’ other offices around the globe.
In addition, there are opportunities to travel, attend industry events, present at industry conferences and lead webinar sessions.
You will work in tandem with other reporters and editors, who will provide training and support to help you develop in-depth knowledge of the markets.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and assess fast-moving markets to produce price assessments, intelligence, market commentaries, news, analysis, and reports.
- Proactively generate news leads and pitch stories, contribute copy to the relevant publication and the online news service, and contribute to unique content (blog posts, white papers, webinars, podcasts, etc.).
- Engage with the industry to understand market developments closely, ensuring that the methodology and the report remain relevant.
- Collaborate with colleagues on the desk and other teams to enhance and drive coverage.
- Attend meetings, conferences, and industry events to build contacts, report on news and represent Argus in the industry.
Requirements:
- An articulate graduate with a strong degree.
- The ability to develop, verify and write industry-relevant news/content to deadline is preferred.
- Prior experience working in financial or commodities journalism is beneficial but optional.
- Interest in and enthusiasm for commodities, energy markets, global business, politics, and economics.
- Experience delivering breaking news, insightful market reports, and in-depth analytical articles is a bonus.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite with experience in Excel.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build contacts with industry executives.
Benefits:
- Work within a highly motivated team at an industry-leading and rapidly growing global company.
- Competitive salary and company bonus scheme.
- A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork.
- Excellent location at Raffles Place in central Singapore – close to public transport and amenities.
- Hybrid working model, available after completion of probation.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical (GP and specialist), dental and hospitalisation.
- 20 vacation days your first year, up to a maximum of 25 days.
- Extensive internal and external training.
- Employee Welfare & Employee Assistance Programme.