Graduate Market Reporter - Oil Products (12 month FTC)

About Argus

We are one of the world’s largest companies providing 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. We employ almost 600 journalists worldwide and have 30 offices in Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, China, Japan, Singapore and North and South America.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a driven, passionate and resourceful market trainee/analyst to join our editorial team to cover Ukrainian market of oil products and the market of Eastern Europe, report on deals, price movements and market news and analysis. The team sits within the wider editorial group, comprising several hundred journalists globally and focuses on gasoline, diesel fuel, bitumen, fuel oil, jet fuel, MTBE markets.

What will you be doing?

This is an excellent opportunity to forge your career covering the economically and politically influential sector of global commodities and energy. You will develop and apply your skills across daily pricing and market coverage, news reporting, data analysis, features and other special content in this fast-paced environment with the highest standards of journalistic independence and integrity; and there are opportunities to travel and take part in industry conferences and contribute to webinars and podcasts. The role also involves building strong relationships with industry contacts and market participants and provides scope for numerous networking opportunities. The Market Trainee will also spearhead the development of market coverage, alongside the existing editorial team.

You will work closely with other reporters, senior reporters, editors and other teams at Argus. We will provide you with training and support for you to develop an in-depth knowledge of the markets. In-house training courses are regularly provided on technical skills as well as content-related courses, and new joiners are also provided with extensive training resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess Ukrainian oil products market to produce price assessments, news, market commentaries 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
• 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
  
  

Skills & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, economics, business, or a relevant field.
• Prior experience in the financial, energy, commodities or journalism sector is beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent writing, grammar, and numeracy skills
• Demonstrable interest in global energy markets
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Ukrainian.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite with experience in Excel.
• A commitment to the highest level of accuracy and completing all writing within established deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build contacts with industry executives
• Able to work independently while engaging and collaborating in line with the Argus values: Excellence, Integrity, Partnership, and Inclusivity.
  
  

Attributes

• Self-motivated, able to use initiative and equipped with a drive to continuously enhance coverage
• A team-player, with an ability and desire to learn from and collaborate with colleagues in Kyiv, London and globally
  
  

What’s In It For You

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working environment
• Extensive internal and external training
  
  

For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you upload your CV via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions

By submitting your job application, you automatically acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal data to the Company. Argus is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets.

Headquartered in London with 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 32 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.

Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.

Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.