Market Reporter - Power

Argus Media; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 49,400 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Hybrid work model

Group medical, dental and vision plans

Company-paid short-term and long-term disability

Group 401(k) safe harbor retirement plan with a 6% company match

20 vacation days in the first year, increasing up to 30 days

Extensive internal and external training

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a senior reporter for their US Natural Gas and Power team in Houston. The ideal candidate will cover power market news, focusing on emerging trends like data centers and electric vehicle infrastructure. The role requires collaboration with other reporters, market analysis, and building relationships with industry stakeholders. Requirements include a graduate degree and strong writing skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Prior knowledge and experience within the U.S. gas or power markets is preferred.
• No prior experience in commodities markets is required.

Responsibilities

• Daily reporting on power markets and demand centers.
• Cover emerging stories such as AI infrastructure in power markets.
• Cross-train as a backup reporter on natural gas markets.
• Write market commentary, analysis pieces, and news stories.

Skills

Strong writing ability

Advanced Excel skills

Self-motivation

Curiosity

Intelligence

Education

Graduate degree in journalism, economics, or a related field

Job description

Market Reporter - Power

Argus Media is seeking a senior reporter to join our US Natural Gas and Power team on the North American power beat in Houston, New York City or Washington DC, working closely with team editors.

Overview

The ideal candidate is curious, passionate, personable, and able to quickly become a subject‑matter expert. You will lead coverage on news related to power markets, with a focus on emerging consumption markets such as data centers, cryptocurrency mining, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and other areas where electrification is taking hold. The role requires a collaborative approach, working in tandem with reporters on other teams.

Responsibilities

• Daily reporting on power markets and demand centers, keeping readers abreast of new projects and trends regarding the electrification of the North American economy. • Cover emerging stories such as the build‑out of artificial intelligence infrastructure, which is one of the most dynamic stories in U.S. power markets. • Cross‑train as a backup reporter on natural gas markets, which are heavily integrated into the power market. • Develop a general understanding of how power markets integrate with generation fuels (natural gas, coal, nuclear, renewables) and demand markets. • Foster relationships with key contacts, including industry stakeholders (buyers, sellers, traders, distributors) to gain market intelligence. • Interview subject‑matter experts, research industry trends, and assess the worthiness of potential topics. • Write market commentary, analysis pieces, and news stories in clear, concise language while adhering to strict deadlines. • Maintain and build databases for designated products.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in journalism, economics, or a related field. • Prior knowledge and experience within the U.S. gas or power markets is preferred. • Advanced Excel skills. • Self‑motivation and initiative to drive projects forward and meet tight deadlines. • Strong writing ability, intelligence, curiosity, and a real desire to become a journalist. • No prior experience in commodities markets is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus
• Hybrid work model
• Group medical, dental and vision plans
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability and life insurance plan
• Group 401(k) safe harbor retirement plan with a 6% company match
• 20 vacation days in the first year, increasing up to 30 days
• Extensive internal and external training

Job Details

Location: Houston, TX
Salary: $49,400 – $66,000 per year

Application

For more details about the company and to apply, please upload your CV via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions

Equal Opportunity

Argus Media is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.