Editor - Biomass

Argus; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Editor for its Biomass team in London. This role involves managing a dedicated editorial team, setting the news agenda, and collaborating with global staff to produce insightful market analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing and analytical skills, with a proven track record in energy commodities. This position offers a vibrant work environment where professional growth is encouraged, and your contributions will significantly impact the company's success in the energy market. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and inclusivity in the workplace.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Experience in energy commodity journalism with strong analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to manage a team and deliver high-quality content.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Biomass editorial team and ensure quality content delivery.
• Develop market relationships and oversee pricing assessments.
• Support marketing and represent the company at industry events.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Writing Skills

Market Analysis

Team Management

Education

Degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

Editor – Biomass

Location: Holborn, London, UK

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

This editorial position manages two reporting staff directly in London and sets the news and editorial analysis agenda for Argus Biomass. The editor reports to the Editorial Manager for Gas, LNG & Biomass and collaborates daily with editorial staff in Asia and works with the generation fuels, carbon and certificates teams and other desks. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious, experienced energy commodity market journalist with strong writing/analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Biomass editorial team to deliver high quality content and pricing:
• Monitor and assess markets to produce daily news, as well as weekly price assessments, market commentaries and reports;
• Develop contact with market participants and key market sources to build relationships and share market intelligence;
• Oversee quality and relevance of methodology for related markets;
• Ensure delivery of end-of-day publication of content (including weekly pdf) to subscribers;
• Set objectives for team, provide training on market dynamics and writing and give feedback on progress;
• Ensure adequate resourcing of team including during annual leave and other absences;
• Assist in hiring, including reviewing of CVs, interviewing prospective candidates and providing feedback to Talent Acquisition Manager.
• Review and develop core offering:
• Explore the collection and use of data;
• Draw on data to analyse how fundamentals will develop;
• Deliver deep-dive analysis into topics that could affect markets and prices;
• Collaborate with Manager and Editors globally, as well as business development, conferences, sales and commercial to identify customer content needs and help to create value and grow the product and client base;
• Support conferences in designing and developing material for two key Biomass conferences (London and Singapore);
• Identify product opportunities (new markets to assess, building out analysis);
• Assist in developing training programmes for new and existing staff members to develop skills.
• Provide subject-matter expertise internally and externally:
• Represent Argus at industry events and conferences;
• Develop slide decks and charts that can be used to support webinars, client meetings, reports.
• Support Marketing in raising brand awareness:
• Produce creative additional content to support marketing team and assist with client engagement.

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

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.

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.