Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.

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 currently looking for a highly driven, enthusiastic and hard-working editor to join our chemicals team.

Argus’s petrochemicals team is well-respected by the chemicals industry, covering all the major base chemicals with daily and weekly market reports, monthly analysis and outlooks, long-term capacity databases and supply-demand balances and special projects.

You will have primary responsibility for daily and weekly market reports within a defined product area, but could also be tasked with covering related or adjacent markets as required to support the wider team. The principal elements of the role are price reporting and editorial coverage. As a subject matter expert you will also collaborate with colleagues to contribute to regular market analytics, consulting works and special projects.

In this role, you will work closely with the other petrochemical editors, consultants and reporters across London and the regional offices, as well as other editorial teams, management, data and production, business development, sales, marketing, consulting and conferences. 

The global petrochemical sector is one of the most important markets in the world. Global growth in populations and income are in increasing demand for petrochemicals and their end products. At the same time the transition to technologies that produce fewer carbon emissions, are more sustainable or circular are poised to drive significant change.

What will you be doing?

Maintain quality of team’s market price assessments for your product area and adhere to rigorous compliance standards; oversee quality and relevance of methodology for related market(s).

Help direct, write and edit market commentaries, news, analysis and market outlooks.

Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts and liaise regularly with industry stakeholders (producers, consumers, buyers, sellers, traders, brokers).

Liaise with colleagues in other regions to maintain consistent global coverage.

Maintain and track price, fundamental and economic data to support your market analysis.

Attend conferences and events.

Provide subject-matter expertise to other Argus departments.

• Contribute to thought leadership in the chemicals space (white papers, podcasts etc).
• Work with internal stakeholders to drive and shape Argus service offerings.

Work on special projects as needed.

Skills and Experience

Experience in a price reporting, analytics or consultancy role for chemicals or a related market is essential, but specific training focussed on the product area and role will also be provided.

Ultimately, you will be speaking to contacts as an equal, with two-way communication vital. You will be seen as a subject matter expert with a forward-looking authoritative voice in the industry. 

You will be an excellent writer, have the ability to make connections, be intellectually inquisitive but also able to act as ambassador, diplomat and source of information when fronting the publication and engaging with contacts and clients.  You will be encouraged to build your own opinion on the market – with support from the global product lead and other colleagues - and be prepared to share it with industry.

Travel

Potentially some travel is required to attend petrochemical industry events. These are mostly in Europe, but the need to visit other regions for conferences or to visits Argus office.  Essential conferences are typically once a quarter, but Argus also encourages more regular travel to meet contacts.

To learn more about the report this role covers, please click on the below link:

https://www.argusmedia.com/en/commodities/chemicals

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
• Hybrid working environment (three days in office)
• 25 days annual holiday with incremental increase up to 30 days
• Subsidised gym membership
• Season ticket travel loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible benefits platform (ability to buy additional medical cover, life assurance, dental cover, holiday, critical illness, travel insurance & health screening)
• Extensive internal and external training

Hours

11am-7pm with 1 hour for lunch

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 1,500 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.

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.

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.