Job Description

MARKETS REPORTER/EDITOR – SINGAPORE
We are looking for a Markets Reporter/Editor to join our editorial team in Singapore, covering developments in a portfolio of petrochemical markets.
You will assess prices on a daily or weekly basis, produce timely market intelligence and in-depth analytical content. You thrive on breaking exclusive news and being the first to get the information out to the market as well as investigating and explaining what this means for our customers.
You will contribute to raising the profile of ICIS by attending and speaking at industry events and at client sessions.
You will collaborate closely with other business functions in market engagement, contribute ideas and carry out work on methodology developments as well as new coverage areas with the aim of expanding the ICIS business and meeting customer needs.
In this role you will be encouraged to be your best, to learn and to grow. You will become a recognised expert in your field which can open doors to a wealth of diverse opportunities within ICIS and across the commodities sector at a vital time of global transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Cover a portfolio of petrochemical markets in Asia - produce daily and/or weekly price assessments to regular and timely deadlines with the highest level of accuracy and balance
• Write insightful news and analysis explaining price trends and market developments for the region including regional overviews and outlooks
• Proactively chase stories across your portfolio
• Build and nurture a wide network of industry contacts
• Track changes in demand, supply, trade flows as well as related markets and contribute to updating relevant databases
• Report on complex topics in an engaging and timely manner through the use of data visualisations
• Deliver presentations at conferences/client visits including business travel to industry events
• Contribute to thought leadership content through channels such as podcasts and videos

Key Skills and Behaviours Required:

• An inquisitive mind
• Ability to write and communicate with clarity
• Knowledge or interest in market economics
• High level of numerical accuracy
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Experience of working with Excel/Excel-based business tools
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate, curious, high-performing, accountable team player
• Fluent written and spoken English, Mandarin speaker preferred

Experience:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in journalism, chemical engineering, business/finance, economics or similar
• Price/commodities reporting or working knowledge of the petrochemical/energy industry would be an asset but not required
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran needs a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, that individual should please contact accommodations@relx.com or if you are based in the US you may also contact us on 1.855.833.5120.
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