Senior Reporter, European Gas/LNG news | London, UK

S&P Global; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):
10
The role: Platts seeks a news reporter to cover European gas and LNG markets. With experience in European energy reporting, the successful candidate will produce news, analysis and other content making use of in-house pricing and analytics resources. The position requires actively engaging with industry sources and market participants to generate insightful and timely content across multiple platforms.

The impact: The successful candidate will produce original, concise, market relevant news and analysis to feed the highly regarded European Gas Daily, LNG Daily, European Power Daily and other Platts products. Other responsibilities will include generating content ideas and contributing to information products, events and digital media.

The team/business: Platts is a leader in energy market information, pricing, and analysis. The news team plays a central role in the business by producing insightful content from a mixture of data, in-depth sources and market intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Create in-depth, data-rich news and analysis focusing on European gas markets.
• Research supporting data analysis and graphics.
• Generate content ideas and contribute to news development across the wider team.
• Edit and update content from internal Platts sources and stringers.
• Interact with the Platts markets and analytics teams to produce richer content.
• Liaise with production team to create graphics and multi-media content.
• Cultivate industry sources across gas, LNG and power markets.
• Help to promote Platts content beyond our customers. This may involve presenting and attending conferences. In addition the successful candidate may be expected to appear on broadcast media as an expert contributor.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• An in-depth understanding of the European gas and LNG markets is essential; familiarity with the power sector will be considered an additional asset.
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing and editing, showcasing the ability to produce high-quality content and relevant writing experience within commodity or energy markets, preferably with a focus on LNG or gas.
• Capability to generate well-structured and articulate news articles and analyses within tight timeframes.
• A keen awareness of the dynamic energy market landscape and an ability to track changing market conditions effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all deliverables.
• Strong data management skills, with the ability to create visual representations such as charts and tables, as well as to conceptualize data-driven maps.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating and engaging with colleagues across various teams on a daily basis.
• Proficient in building and nurturing a network of industry, market, and government contacts, with the ability to create and maintain a robust portfolio of professional relationships.
• Strong analytical capabilities, particularly with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.