Senior Reporter, European Gas/LNG news

S&P Global, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented news reporter to cover the dynamic European gas and LNG markets. This role involves producing insightful news and analysis, leveraging in-house pricing and analytics resources. The successful candidate will engage with industry sources, generate content ideas, and contribute to various information products. If you have a passion for energy reporting and a knack for creating compelling narratives, this opportunity offers a collaborative environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. Join a team that values integrity, discovery, and partnership in navigating the ever-evolving energy landscape.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to learning resources

Competitive pay

Retirement planning

Family friendly perks

Retail discounts

Referral incentive awards

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of European gas and LNG markets is essential.
• Proficiency in writing high-quality content within commodity markets.

Responsibilities

• Create data-rich news and analysis on European gas markets.
• Cultivate industry sources and promote content beyond customers.

Skills

European gas and LNG market knowledge

Writing and editing proficiency

Data management skills

Analytical capabilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant experience in energy reporting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 10

The role: Platts seeks a news reporter to cover European gas and LNG markets. With experience in European energy reporting, the successful candidate will produce news, analysis and other content making use of in-house pricing and analytics resources. The position requires actively engaging with industry sources and market participants to generate insightful and timely content across multiple platforms.

The impact: The successful candidate will produce original, concise, market relevant news and analysis to feed the highly regarded European Gas Daily, LNG Daily, European Power Daily and other Platts products. Other responsibilities will include generating content ideas and contributing to information products, events and digital media.

The team/business: Platts is a leader in energy market information, pricing, and analysis. The news team plays a central role in the business by producing insightful content from a mixture of data, in-depth sources and market intelligence.

Responsibilities:

• Create in-depth, data-rich news and analysis focusing on European gas markets.
• Research supporting data analysis and graphics.
• Generate content ideas and contribute to news development across the wider team.
• Edit and update content from internal Platts sources and stringers.
• Interact with the Platts markets and analytics teams to produce richer content.
• Liaise with production team to create graphics and multi-media content.
• Cultivate industry sources across gas, LNG and power markets.
• Help to promote Platts content beyond our customers, which may involve presenting and attending conferences. The successful candidate may also be expected to appear on broadcast media as an expert contributor.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• An in-depth understanding of the European gas and LNG markets is essential; familiarity with the power sector will be considered an additional asset.
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing and editing, showcasing the ability to produce high-quality content and relevant writing experience within commodity or energy markets, preferably with a focus on LNG or gas.
• Capability to generate well-structured and articulate news articles and analyses within tight timeframes.
• A keen awareness of the dynamic energy market landscape and an ability to track changing market conditions effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all deliverables.
• Strong data management skills, with the ability to create visual representations such as charts and tables, as well as to conceptualize data-driven maps.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating and engaging with colleagues across various teams on a daily basis.
• Proficient in building and nurturing a network of industry, market, and government contacts, with the ability to create and maintain a robust portfolio of professional relationships.
• Strong analytical capabilities, particularly with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

About S&P Global Commodity Insights:

At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.

We’re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.

S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Benefits: We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in-class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent.

Equal Opportunity Employer: S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.