Job Description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 09

Associate Editor, Global Thermal Coal



The Role: The Associate Editor will be part of an international team of experienced reporters covering global thermal coal markets. The position will be based in Gurgaon, India, but will require the candidate to work covering EMEA region as well. The job includes gathering primary market intelligence directly from industry sources and producing news articles and in-depth analysis stories. Besides doing extensive price reporting, you will be expected to connect the dots on key themes affecting the sector, and to produce timely, high-quality news as well as embark on commodity benchmark price building activities. The role also involves seeking out opportunities for cross-commodity collaboration with teams of competing fuels like LNG or other commodity sectors.



The Impact: This is a key role with Platts continuing to cement its role as the global leader in thermal coal pricing, building strong benchmark price as well as valuable news content.



The Career Opportunity: This is a great opportunity for a commodity market reporter to develop strong commodity pricing and benchmark building experience.



The Team / The Business: You'll be expected to work closely with a team of reporters with deep sector knowledge, spread across offices in Gurgaon, London and Houston. You will also involve engaging deeply with external market sources to spread awareness of the thermal coal methodology and also drive adoption of the Platts thermal coal price assessments. You will come up with timely ideas for podcasts/webinars/videos to showcase Platts' strengths in the commodity market coverage. You will be involved in making both internal and external presentations.



Your Skills: A natural team worker with excellent written and verbal communication skills, you have a proven journalistic track record and a strong news sense. You should also have exceptional energy, tenacity and ambition to excel in a fast-paced environment.



Our Hiring Manager says: You will be responsible for keeping track of developments in the global thermal coal market, develop/strengthen methodologies, engage with market to develop price benchmarks, delivering key insights and producing market-moving news articles.



Responsibilities:

• Writing daily market comments, news, regular in-depth analytical articles, and price assessment formation processes within the Asia-Pacific, US and the EMEA thermal coal teams
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with a broad base of key industry sources in coal
• Research and interpret market issues
• Develop proposals around new pricing assessments or changes
• Understand relevance of information to the customer, and facilitate the development of value-added news/information
• Ensure copy and commentary is accurate, aligning with pricing data and assessments
• Contribute to team source development strategy for coal
• Regularly represent Platts at industry events and functions with a view to eventually fulfilling public speaking/expert panel engagements


Qualifications:

• Degree in journalism or business preferred
• Experience of commodities reporting/writing/analysis would be a distinct advantage
• Strong editing/proof-reading skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills that implement good listening, a clear writing style and strong verbal skills. The ability to communicate across a wide range of groups and personalities internally and externally
• Displays strong numeracy including a solid understanding of economics principles and of risk management principles
• Strong critical thinking skills


Strong time management skills and willingness to work with teams across regions at their timezones.



• OPTIONAL: Working knowledge of Mandarin would be an advantage due to China market coverage.


About S&P Global Commodity Insights

At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.

We're a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights' coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.

S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.



For more information, visit http://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights .



What's In It For You?



Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.



Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.



Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide--so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.



From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.



Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership



At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.



Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you--and your career--need to thrive at S&P Global.



Our benefits include:

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, with some best-in class benefits for families.



Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards--small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries



Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation - Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn't stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.



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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.



If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.



US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.



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Job ID: 304760

Posted On: 2024-07-19

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India