Reporter, Natural Gas

Argus Media group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Group medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

20 vacation days

Gym membership

Extensive training

Job summary

Argus Media group in Houston, TX is seeking a reporter to cover spot markets in natural gas, write daily and weekly news, and build industry contacts. You will analyze market data, develop features, and have opportunities to travel and lead multimedia projects.

The role requires a journalism degree, US work authorization, strong writing ability, and the capacity to work independently with high accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Journalism degree or equivalent is required.
• US work authorization for any US employer is required.
• Strong reporting, writing and collaboration skills with high accuracy.
• Basic understanding of markets; experience with commodity markets is a plus.
• Ability to meet deadlines with precision and produce accurate writing.
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Cover and analyze spot markets, write daily/weekly news stories, and network with natural gas industry contacts.
• Develop skills in daily news reporting, market analysis and features in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel, present at industry conferences and lead webinars, podcasts and other multimedia formats.
• Forge a career covering the energy and commodities sector with independence and integrity.

Skills

Reporting and writing

Analytical thinking

Market analysis

Communication and diplomacy

Networking

Deadline-driven

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will be covering and analysing spot markets, writing daily/weekly news stories and networking with contacts in the natural gas industry. You will be innately curious and personable and be able to quickly become a subject matter expert.

You will apply and develop skills in daily news reporting, market analysis and features in a fast-paced environment with the highest standards of journalistic independence and integrity. As part of this role, there are opportunities to travel, present at industry conferences and lead webinar sessions, podcasts and other forms of multimedia.

This is an excellent opportunity to forge your career covering the economically and politically influential sector of global energy and commodities.

What we’re looking for in you

• A graduate with a strong degree, preferably in journalism
• The legal authorization to work in the US for any US employer
• Demonstrated reporting, writing and goal-oriented collaboration skills, with strong diplomatic, analytical and problem-solving ability
• A basic understanding of markets: Experience covering physical commodity markets is a plus
• A commitment to the highest level of accuracy and completing all writing within established deadlines
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite with particular experience in Excel
• Synthesizing complex information quickly. Writing market commentary, analysis pieces and news stories in clear, concise language while adhering to strict deadlines
• Developing new contacts and relationships within marketplace
• Self-motivation and initiative to drive projects forward with the ability to meet tight deadlines

What’s in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

• Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
• 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 your first year, up to a maximum of 30 days
• Subsidized gym membership
• Extensive internal and external training

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