Market Reporter, Freight – Asia Markets

Market Reporter, Freight – Asia Markets

Based in Singapore

About Argus

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 over 1,400 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 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.

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?

Did you know that shipping is the glue that keeps global trade together, and managing freight costs and risks is a critical element of strategy for any player in commodity markets?

Argus is looking for a market reporter/analyst to join our team covering freight markets.  The global freight market is constantly changing in its position at the centre of international trade, geopolitics, and environmental regulation.  So, this represents an exciting opportunity to join the team and cover high-profile news on changes that can reshape the market and impact the broader crude, oil products and dry bulk commodity markets.

The global freight team has team members in Singapore, Mumbai, London and New York, and the role involves collaboration with the rest of the worldwide team.   It will provide the successful candidate access to a wide range of subjects and commodity-related knowledge and the opportunity to collaborate with other desks.  The freight team also benefits from an exciting pipeline of projects and product development opportunities.   As a member of this team, you will become familiar with all these markets and get a chance to become an expert in one or more of them.  In addition, you will be responsible for making daily price assessments, writing market commentaries, news and in-depth analysis, and building our data coverage for the daily publication.

You will work with other reporters, senior reporters, and editors who will provide training and support to develop in-depth knowledge of the markets.  In-house training courses are regularly provided on technical skills and content-related classes, and new joiners are also provided with an online training platform.

• Monitor and assess fast-moving markets to produce price assessments, 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 online news service, and contribute to unique content (blog posts, white papers, webinars, podcasts, etc.).
• Collaborate with colleagues on the desk and 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 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/crude-oil/argus-freight

https://www.argusmedia.com/en/hubs/podcasts/the-weight-of-freight

What we’re looking for in you

• An articulate graduate with a strong degree.
• The ability to develop, verify and write industry-relevant news/content to deadline is preferred.
• Prior experience working in financial or commodities journalism is beneficial but optional.
• Interest in and enthusiasm for commodities, energy markets, global business, politics, and economics.
• Experience delivering breaking news, insightful market reports, and in-depth analytical articles is a bonus.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite with experience in Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build contacts with industry executives.

What’s in it for you

• Work within a highly motivated team at an industry-leading and rapidly growing global company
• Competitive salary and company bonus scheme 
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• Excellent location at Raffles Place in central Singapore – close to public transport and amenities
• Hybrid working model - Work from Home options available
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical (GP and specialist), dental and hospitalisation.
• 20 vacation days your first year, up to a maximum of 25 days
• Extensive internal and external training
• 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're not engaging any recruitment agencies for this role, so if you're interested, please apply directly.

We will conduct interviews continuously and reserve the right to take down the advertisement when we find the right candidate.

Please send in your application via our official careers website at https://www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions. 

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