News Editor (Commodities Market)
We are on the lookout for a news editor who will be responsible for editing Argus news stories, market commentaries, and other written publications as part of the Asian editing team.
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Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.
What we’re looking for
The news editor will be responsible for editing Argus news stories, market commentaries and other written publications as part of the Asian editing team. The news editor will focus on publishing accurate and timely information for Argus’ online platforms and business intelligence reports, as well as maintaining and improving the quality of the company’s editorial output.
What will you be doing
- To edit copy for Argus online news service, market publications and business intelligence reports
- To ensure the highest standards of spelling, punctuation, grammar, accuracy and consistency in all published material
- To recognise errors in copy and to improve the quality when required.
- To maintain strong working relationships with reporters and other editorial staff
- To write news and analysis stories where necessary
Skills and Experience
- At least 1-2 years of news or copy-editing experience at a recognised publication
- High degree of understanding regarding grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Ability to write in clear and concise English.
- Understanding of what constitutes good news story.
- Experience of working to strict deadlines
- Ability to work with minimum supervision within a team structure.
- Experience with editing business news, particularly commodities, would be a strong advantage.
Attributes
- Self-motivated, confident and results driven individual
- Highly organised to manage own workload and efficiently meet targets
- Courteous, friendly, and positive
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
- Hybrid Working Policy (3 days in Mumbai office/ 2 days WFH once fully inducted)
- Group healthcare scheme
- 18 days annual leave
- 8 days of casual leave
- Extensive internal and external training
Hours
This is a full-time position operating under a hybrid model, with three days in the office and two days working remotely. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 18:00, with a one-hour lunch break.
- Department
- Editorial
- Locations
- Mumbai
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About Argus Media
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 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.
News Editor (Commodities Market)
We are on the lookout for a news editor who will be responsible for editing Argus news stories, market commentaries, and other written publications as part of the Asian editing team.
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