Job Description

Reporter, Oil Products – Asia
Based in Singapore

About Argus

Argus is one of the world’s leading providers of news, analysis and price information to commodities and energy markets. We report first-hand on what’s happening globally in the energy space – from hydrogen to coal, crude oil to green ammonia, carbon markets to wind farms. And we do the same for economically vital markets in agriculture, fertilizers, metals, and chemicals.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a driven, passionate, and resourceful market reporter/analyst to join our editorial team to cover Base Oils, these little-known yet high-value areas of the economy. Base oils are used to manufacture finished lubricants such as automotive engine oils, metal-working fluids, and greases.

This is an excellent opportunity to forge your career covering the global commodities and energy. You will learn to make daily chemicals price assessments in a sector of the international market and write daily market commentaries and news. Being part of a small team also means there will be cross-training and plenty of opportunity to gain experience of other chemicals markets, along with the opportunity to learn from our experienced Senior Market Reporters/Editors. There are opportunities to travel and present papers at industry conferences and lead webinar sessions

You do not need prior commodities or energy industry experience. Intelligence, curiosity, writing ability and a real desire to produce quality journalism are the primary qualities we look for in a very diverse pool of candidates.

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  Monitor and assess fast-moving markets to produce daily price assessments and intelligence, market commentaries, news, analysis, and reports
• Establish strong relationships with key members of the industry and business leaders through meetings and daily communications to gain an in-depth understanding of your market
• Proactively generate news leads and pitch stories, contribute copy to the relevant publication and the on-line news service, offer contributions to special content (blog posts, white papers, webinars, podcasts, etc.)
• Collaborate with colleagues on the desk and in 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
• Build up your industry expertise and writing skills to provide readers with first-class market insights and analysis

To learn more about the report this role covers, please click on the below link:
https://www.argusmedia.com/en/oil-products/base-oils

What we’re looking for in you

• An articulate graduate with a strong degree
• Ability to develop, verify and write industry-relevant news/content to deadline is preferred
• Prior experience of working in the financial or commodities journalism is useful but not essential
• Excellent writing, grammar, and numeracy skills
• Proficiency working with Excel and interest in further developing data skills.
• Strong co-ordination and time management skills with the ability to work well within a team, and a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build contacts with industry executives
• Believe in the following Argus values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Results

What’s in it for you:

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  We are an Award-winning business with double digit growth over the last decade – the business continues to grow
• Competitive salary and company bonus/commission scheme
• Hybrid working model - Work from Home options available
• Awesome location at Raffles Place – close to public transport and amenities
• Group Healthcare Scheme (Comprehensive outpatient - GP and specialist, dental and hospitalisation)
• 20 days annual leave
• Career development and a promote from within culture
• Ongoing training, mentoring and development opportunities
• Employee Welfare & Employee Assistance Programme

Travel

• Cover conferences and events (5-10% of overseas travel is expected).

Hours
Monday through Friday, 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Earlier or later hours, or weekend hours, may be expected on occasion.

We are shortlisting applications as they come in, so don't delay. Apply today!

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