Editorial Manager

Editorial Manager

Location: London, UK

Closing Date: Friday 22nd November 5pm

About Argus

Argus is an independent media organisation with 1,400 staff, 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 500 journalists worldwide and have 30 offices in Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, China, Japan, Singapore and North and South America.  Companies in 140 countries around the world use Argus data to index physical trade and as benchmarks in financial derivative markets as well as for analysis and planning purposes.

Argus was founded in 1970 and is a privately held UK-registered company. It is owned by employee shareholders, global growth equity firm General Atlantic.  Argus Media is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women’s network.  Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity.

What will you be doing?

This position provides extensive oversight and management of all elements of business for the assigned teams/sectors, including resourcing, product development, methodology/compliance and day-to-day product delivery and operations. The Editorial Manager is responsible for enforcing best practices and maintaining compliance with IOSCO’s Principles for Oil Price Reporting Agencies and will support editors in their engagement with the market, market price formation, news coverage and analysis. The role will also help identify and develop top talent and will serve as a crisis manager when emergencies arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations within a commodities sector, ensuring successful production of all content
• Maintain quality of market price assessments and adhere to rigorous compliance standards
• Liaise with other senior editorial management, executives and Compliance staff to ensure continuity of messaging and best practices
• Ensure adequate staffing and resourcing of teams, supporting and guiding recruitment processes to secure top talent including supporting the Graduate Training Programme

• Help coordinate and support market engagement by editors and reporters, liaising with business development as needed

• Provide direction and feedback regarding commentaries, news and analysis, as well as write and edit copy as needed

• Help direct, write and edit market commentaries, news, analysis and market outlooks.
• Foster and enable communication within the Editorial group as well as other regions and departments
• Work closely with Sector Heads to ensure business priorities are met
• Contribute to presentations as directed by management; give presentations to clients and at industry events.
• Ensure coverage of relevant conferences and events, attending in person as required.

• Oversee compliance-related responsibilities, including:
  • Coordinate all changes to methodology and prices (updates, deletions, additions)
  • Ensure methodologies and market-reporting practices meet IOSCO regulations and Argus best practices
  • Attend internal and external audits/interviews with teams
  • Approve price-reporting corrections

• Monitor expenses
• Mentor and develop top future talent
• Support Editors with performance improvement plans and disciplinary matters
• Coordinate and/or deliver training as needed
• Ensure team business continuity plans are maintained
• Coordinate and provide feedback to editors for annual and midyear reviews and salary considerations

• Other special projects as needed.

Skills and Experience

• Educated to bachelor’s degree from a leading university
• Previous experience as an Editor in the commodities space, recruiting, training, motivating and managing a team
• Deep experience in at least one commodity with the ability to transfer knowledge across multiple markets
• Self-motivation and initiative to drive projects forward with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver difficult messages
• Strong networking ability to collaborate across different departments

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Earlier or later hours, or weekend hours, may be expected on occasion.

Travel

5-10% is expected for this position. 

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 and company bonus scheme 
• Group pension scheme 
• Group healthcare and life assurance scheme 
• Flexible working environment 
• 25 days holiday with annual increase up to 30 days  
• Subsidised gym membership 
• Season ticket travel loans 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• 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.