Markets Reporter/Editor

We are looking for a Markets Editor/Senior Editor to join our editorial team in the Americas covering developments in a portfolio of petrochemical markets.

You will assess prices on a daily or weekly basis, produce market intelligence and in-depth analytical content. You will break exclusive news as well as investigate market developments and explain what this means for our customers.

The role will provide ample exposure and opportunities to engage with industry contacts. You will contribute to raising the profile of ICIS as well as build and showcase your market expertise by attending and speaking at industry events, conferences and at client sessions.

You will collaborate closely with other business functions, contribute ideas and carry out work on new coverage areas and methodology developments aimed at meeting customer needs and expanding the ICIS business.

In this role you will be encouraged to be your best, to learn and to grow. You will become a recognised expert in your field which can open doors to a wealth of diverse opportunities within ICIS and across the commodities sector at a vital time of global transition.

Key Responsibilities
• Cover a portfolio of petrochemical markets in the Americas - produce daily and/or weekly price assessments to regular and timely deadlines with the highest level of accuracy and balance
• Write insightful news and analysis explaining price trends and market developments for the region including regional overviews and outlooks
• Proactively chase stories across your portfolio
• Build and nurture a wide network of industry contacts
• Track changes in demand, supply, trade flows as well as related markets and contribute to updating relevant databases
• Report on complex topics in an engaging and timely manner through the use of data visualisations
• Deliver presentations at conferences/client visits including business travel to industry events
• Contribute to thought leadership content through channels such as podcasts and videos
• Senior editors may be expected to mentor or train junior editors

Key Skills and Behaviours Required:
• An inquisitive mind
• Ability to write and communicate with clarity
• Knowledge or interest in market economics
• High level of numerical accuracy
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Experience of working with Excel/Excel-based business tools
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate, curious, high-performing, accountable team players
• Fluent written and spoken English. Spanish and/or Portuguese speaker a plus.

Experience:
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in journalism, chemical engineering, business/finance, economics or similar
• Price/commodities reporting or working knowledge of the petrochemical/energy industry would be an asset but not required

About ICIS

ICIS is the global source of Independent Commodity Intelligence Services. We connect data, markets and customers to create a comprehensive, trusted view of the global commodities markets, enabling smarter business decisions that optimise the world's resources.

Over the past four decades, we have cultivated deep expertise in downstream petrochemicals supported by our ever-expanding reach in the energy and fertilizer markets. Today we are the world's largest and trusted petrochemicals market intelligence provider.

We exist to help businesses make strategic decisions, mitigate risk, improve productivity and capitalise on new opportunities. At, ICIS we make some of the world's most important markets more trusted and predictable by providing data services, thought leadership and decision tools. As result of our unmatched global presence, we deliver targeted connected intelligence to influence thousands of decisions across supply chains every single day. Drawing upon our legacy, we are also in a unique position to leverage big data and analytics as part of RELX, a FTSE20 data and analytics company with over 30,000 experts across 40 countries.

ICIS offers an unrivalled work/life balance, and a friendly and supportive atmosphere with ongoing training and development.

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We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran needs a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, that individual should please contact [email protected] or if you are based in the US you may also contact us on 1.855.833.5120.

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