Journalist – Oil Markets News

News Corporation; Oregon (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Journalist to cover breaking news in oil markets. This remote role involves reporting on midstream and downstream developments, fostering industry relationships, and contributing to various media platforms. Ideal candidates will have journalism experience, particularly in energy markets, and a relevant degree. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

Commuter Transit Program

Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ journalism experience, preferably in energy markets.
• Developed news and content creation strategies.
• Experience with news editing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report and write breaking news and analysis on crude oil and refined product markets.
• Cultivate relationships with industry sources and market participants.
• Contribute to social media content and industry analysis.

Skills

Journalism

Content Creation

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Journalist - Oil Markets News - News Corp

As a member of OPIS Oil Markets news team, you will be responsible for covering breaking news focused on midstream & downstream markets and developments that could affect prices and supply. You will participate in daily team coverage of NYMEX crude oil and refined products futures. You will also write industry trend and analysis stories. You will report to the OPIS News Director.

This is a remote role, but proximity to the Houston area is preferred.

**About the Team:**

OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides price transparency across the global fuel supply chain, including the Spot, Wholesale Rack and Retail markets. OPIS enables customers to buy and sell energy commodities with confidence with multi-platform access to accurate data, real-time news, powerful software and educational events. Our commitment to reliability is reinforced by personalized customer service and constant innovation. OPIS listens to what the energy community needs and responds with flexible and easy-to-use products. Navigating world fuel markets is complex – OPIS makes it simpler.

**You Will:**

+ Report and write breaking news and analysis on the U.S. and international crude oil and refined product markets focused on the midstream and downstream sectors, as well as broader trends in the industry, including the transition to lower-carbon fuels

+ Cultivate and foster relationships with industry sources and market participants

+ Contribute to social media content, blog postings, industry analysis

+ Uphold, follow, and adhere to the OPIS compliance policy, code of ethics, and methodologies

+ Occasionally travel to industry events and conferences

**You Have:**

+ At least 2 years’ journalism experience, preferably in energy markets

+ Developed news and content creation strategies

+ Worked in newsrooms with daily and weekly publishing deadlines

+ Used Google Suite products

+ Experience with news editing (preferred)

+ Public speaking experience (preferred)

+ Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, other relevant field -OR- Equivalent Work Experience

+ Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

+ Paid Time Off

+ Retirement Plans

+ Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

+ Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

+ Commuter Transit Program

+ Subscription Discounts

+ Employee Referral Program

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**About Our Organization:**

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy – We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [e-mail]. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation” in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area: Dow Jones – OPIS

Job Category: Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $80,000 – $100,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates.The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including “elective” benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.