Associate Price Reporter

SMP GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Paid leave

Job summary

SMP GLOBAL PTE. LTD. is seeking a journalism-focused analyst to report on agriculture, food and fertilizer markets across Asia. You will deliver exclusive news, market analysis and feature stories while building a strong network of industry sources and contributing to multimedia initiatives.

Reporting for Platts, you will explain drivers of pricing, trade flows and policy developments, helping traders, producers and policymakers navigate complex markets with transparency and insight.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of economics.
• Excellent reporting, writing and interviewing skills.
• Strong news judgment and ability to identify stories with market significance.
• Proven ability to generate original story ideas and deliver them independently.
• Ability to build credibility and maintain relationships with industry sources.

Responsibilities

• Report on developments across Asia's agriculture, food and fertilizer markets, including grains, oilseeds, rice, proteins and crop nutrients.
• Monitor and explain key drivers of commodity prices including fundamentals, weather, policy, geopolitics, freight and sustainability.
• Produce exclusive news, market analysis and feature stories to provide insight into regional and global developments.
• Build and maintain a strong network of contacts across the agricultural value chain including traders, producers, processors, importers, exporters, agribusinesses and government officials.
• Collaborate with Platts benchmark and market reporting teams to identify trends and evolving market structures.
• Deliver high-impact coverage that enhances market transparency and informs decision-making for the commodity ecosystem.
• Leverage data, trade statistics and market intelligence for differentiated reporting and analysis.
• Contribute to multimedia initiatives including podcasts, webinars, videos and industry events.

Skills

Economic understanding

Reporting

News judgment

Independent idea generation

Industry sourcing

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

The team:

Join Platts and help deliver the trusted market intelligence that powers decision‑making across global agriculture, food and fertilizer markets.

This role sits at the heart of some of the world's most important commodity markets, covering the trade flows, supply chains, pricing dynamics and policy developments that shape food security and agricultural production across Asia.

Your reporting and analysis will help provide transparency to markets relied upon by traders, producers, importers, exporters, food manufacturers, financial institutions and policymakers.

Responsibilities and Impact:

Your report will help bring transparency to agricultural and fertilizer markets that are critical to global food production, trade and food security. By connecting market fundamentals, pricing trends and industry developments, you will help customers navigate increasingly complex and interconnected commodity markets.

Your journalism and analysis will reach market participants around the world through Platts' industry-leading news, pricing and analytical platforms.

• Report on developments across Asia's agriculture, food and fertilizer markets, including grains, oilseeds, rice, proteins and crop nutrients.
• Monitor and explain the key drivers of commodity prices, including supply and demand fundamentals, weather, trade policy, geopolitics, freight, biofuels and sustainability initiatives.
• Produce exclusive news, market analysis and feature stories that provide insight into regional and global market developments.
• Build and maintain a strong network of contacts across the agricultural value chain, including traders, producers, processors, importers, exporters, agribusinesses and government officials.
• Work alongside Platts benchmark and market reporting teams to identify emerging trends, evolving trade flows and changing market structures.
• Help deliver high-impact coverage that enhances market transparency and supports informed decision‑making throughout the commodity ecosystem.
• Leverage data, trade statistics and market intelligence to generate differentiated reporting and analysis.
• Contribute to multimedia initiatives including podcasts, webinars, videos and industry events.

What We're Looking For:

This role offers the opportunity to become a recognized authority in the agriculture, food, and fertilizer sectors by developing a deep understanding of commodity pricing, trade flows, and market fundamentals. You will build strong relationships with industry leaders across some of the world's most critical agricultural supply chains while expanding your expertise in digital journalism, data visualization, podcasts, webinars, and industry conferences. As part of a collaborative global newsroom, you will contribute to delivering trusted market intelligence and high‑quality insights to customers around the world.

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of economics.
• Good reporting, writing and interviewing skills.
• Strong news judgement and an ability to identify stories with market significance.
• Demonstrated ability to generate original story ideas and deliver them independently.
• Ability to build credibility and maintain relationships with industry sources.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of agricultural commodities, fertilizers, food markets or commodity trading.
• Experience working with market data, trade statistics and data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with benchmarked or price‑assessed markets.
• Experience participating in podcasts, webinars, panels or other public‑facing industry forums.

About S&P Global Energy

At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long‑term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.

S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world‑leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more atwww.spglobal.com/energy.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you cantake 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.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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