Reporter - Metals Markets, Latin America

Reporter, Metals Markets

Location: São Paulo - Brazil

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 we’re looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic, driven, and resourceful metals reporter to join our Metals Team, covering the ferrous market in Brazil.

This position will produce high-quality editorial content, spanning iron ore, semi-finished and finished steel.

What is involved

In this role, you will be analysing spot markets, writing daily/weekly news articles and networking with contacts in the metals trading industry.  You will be innately curious and personable and be able to quickly become a subject matter expert and lead coverage within a designated product portfolio.  

You will apply and develop skills in daily news reporting, market analysis, features, and editorials, in a fast-paced environment with the highest standards of journalistic independence and integrity. As part of this role, there are opportunities to travel and present papers at industry conferences and lead webinar sessions. 

This is an excellent opportunity to forge your career covering the economically and politically influential sector of global energy and commodities.  

Key Responsibilities

Skills and Experience

• Written and Spoken proficiency in both English and Portuguese
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, economics, business, or relevant field
• Demonstrated reporting, writing and goal-oriented collaboration skills, with strong diplomatic, analytical, and problem-solving ability
• A basic understanding of markets: Experience covering physical commodity markets is a plus
• A commitment to the highest level of accuracy and completing all writing within established deadlines
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite with experience in Excel
• Must be flexible with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, including the ability to relate successfully to a variety of people externally and internally, forging strong professional relationships

What’s in it for you

We know we require a lot from you, but we compensate you accordingly with a competitive salary and company bonus scheme. 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.

Moreover, our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers.

1. Pursuant to Brazilian current legislation and for so long as such legislation shall remain in force, you are entitled to receive:
   1. A Christmas bonus (also called “13th Salary”), equivalent to one monthly salary.
   2. A 30-day vacation period per year.
   3. A vacation payment equivalent to one-third of your monthly salary.
   4. A severance fund to de deposited in a special bank account (FGTS), in the amount of 8% of your monthly salary.
2. Benefits
   1. Health Insurance – SulAmerica
   2. Dental Insurance – SulAmerica
   3. Life Insurance – Prudential
   4. Pension Plan
   5. Meal Voucher
   6. Mobility Allowance
   7. Pharmacy Allowance
   8. Gym Subsidy
   9. Parking

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.