Power and Energy Reporter - Infralogic

ION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ION's Infralogic team seeks a senior reporter to provide exclusive content on M&A and financing transactions in the power and energy infrastructure sector in the United States. You will cover gas-fired generation, midstream assets, storage, and LNG facilities, working with the US Infralogic energy team.

You will build relationships with investors and professionals, break news, develop in-depth sector analyses, and contribute to events and cross-team collaborations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the financial markets with proven record of reporting exclusives.
• Knowledge of the US energy sector and major players.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with investors, advisors, bankers, and other energy sector participants.
• Track deal activity and break news ahead of filings and reports.
• Generate ideas for long-form coverage with data and research teams.
• Write ~4 exclusive stories per week and one long-form piece per month.
• Record one podcast per quarter with an industry player.
• Assist with content creation for events and moderation.
• Collaborate with editors and colleagues to support content for key customer segments.
• Maintain high standards of copy and comply with policies.

Skills

Financial markets reporting

US energy sector knowledge

News reporting

Exclusive reporting

Networking with sources

Job description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Infralogic team. As a senior reporter, you will provide exclusive content on transactions, both M&A and financing, in the power and energy infrastructure sector. This includes coverage of gas-fired power generation facilities, midstream oil and gas assets, storage facilities and LNG export facilities. You will work closely with the Infralogic energy team in the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Build close relationships with investors, advisors, bankers, and other participants in the energy sector
• Track deal and firm activity, regularly breaking news ahead of regulatory filings, official announcement, and other media reports
• Generate ideas for longer-form coverage, including deep dives into sector trends and company profiles, working with the Infralogic data and research teams
• Write an average of four exclusive stories per week and one long-form piece every month
• Record one podcast episode per quarter with a relevant industry player
• Assist with ION Analytics’, primarily Infralogic’s, events with content creation, panel moderation and speaking.
• Work with the regional editor, senior editors, and collaborating with colleagues across the group, to support content creation targeted at ION Analytics’ key customer segments.
• Maintain high standards of copy and adhering to group-wide compliance policies.

Required Skills, Experience, And Qualifications

• Knowledge of the financial markets, with proven record of reporting exclusives
• Knowledge of the US energy sector, and the major players in it
• At least three years of reporting experience in a reputable newsroom, with global exposure
• Proven record of breaking news for a media organization, as well as writing in-depth analyses
• Ability to spot trends in market data and conduct research to identify and produce reportsTrack record of ability to build network of sources to produce reports
• Strong news and feature-length writing skills
• Ability to work closely and collaboratively with other reporters, both to confirm leads and to develop long-form stories

Estimated Salary Range

The estimated salary range is $90K - $120K. Salary is negotiable depending on experience and skills.

Our total rewards program is designed to support employee well-being and professional growth. We offer a competitive benefits package including a discretionary bonus, paid holidays, a 401(k), and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional benefits include life insurance, short and long-term disability, Commuter FSA, Family Building Benefits, and more. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

About Us

We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.

• Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.
• Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure.

ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe.

Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision.

ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.