Reporter, Metals - Americas Job at S&P Global in Washington

About The Role

Commodity Insights seeks an experienced reporter to lead coverage of metals and coal mining and markets with an Americas focus. A strong job seeker has a proven ability to learn a fairly technical beat quickly and develop a news sense for market moving news. The reporter should have a proven ability to build a diverse roster of sources among private sector companies. Knowledge of commodity markets or mining is a plus, but not required. There will be developmental opportunities associated with being a member of a strong news team.

Position will be based in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Writes spot, in-depth news and analysis pieces on key developments in global metals and coal markets with a focus on the Americas.
• Works with Commodity Insights Market Reporters and Analytics team to enhance stories with proprietary data.
• Liaises with production team to produce graphics to enhance news and analysis pieces.
• Attends conferences and company meetings to learn about important issues.

Compensation & Benefits

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000. Final base salary will be based on the individual’s geographic location, experience, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. Eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to employees, please click here.

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Preference for journalism, policy, economics, business.
• 3+ years of experience working as a reporter or editor for news organizations.
• Ability to develop sources on a new beat.
• Ability to identify and analyze data sets.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience covering commodities or metals industries.

Right To Work Requirements

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com.

Location

Washington, District of Columbia, United States