Content Specialist
NRG, Houston, TX, United States
Overview
The Regional Editor, Metals Recycling - The Americas, leads and manages a team of price reporters across metals recycling in the Americas. The role develops and executes the regional strategy for its markets and contributes to the global strategy. The editor implements Fastmarkets growth strategies, balances market coverage with unique content and commentaries that support pricing services, engages with market participants to drive adoption, and balances managerial responsibilities with active team participation. The goal is to drive excellence across the regional team, establish the group as industry experts, ensure a constant stream of leading content and robust, correction-free pricing, and oversee, nurture and develop a high‑performing team of market experts. The role oversees day‑to‑day operations, is accountable for the regional strategy, and supports the editorial director to design and drive the global strategy. Responsibilities
Uphold the integrity of our prices by modeling the Fastmarkets price development process and ensuring price reporters adhere to it when launching, amending or discontinuing prices. Build trust in and drive usage of our prices by championing an IOSCO‑compliant approach to price reporting; ensure the team knows and abides by all processes around pricing, methodologies and audits. Adopt and drive the LEAP (Launch, Elevate, Attack, Protect) approach to price development and engagement campaigns. Coach the team and collaborate with the editorial operations team to improve content quality, promote value‑added reporting, and highlight expertise. Lead market engagement via meetings and events to drive price adoption; share meeting insights with relevant stakeholders to improve interactions and uncover opportunities. Manage the regional team’s responsibilities and calendar to ensure coverage during leaves or travel, cooperating with other teams as needed. Balance being the last resort for market coverage with overseeing others' pricing and editorial work to ensure alignment and mutual support. Coordinate cross‑functional, cross‑department and cross‑regional collaboration to enrich content or pricing coverage. Support staff development and retention; promote Fastmarkets’ MAGICC values and foster a positive working environment and culture. Assist in recruiting high‑caliber candidates and retaining talent within the pricing team and across the broader Fastmarkets group, encouraging cross‑commodity and cross‑discipline moves where desirable. Key Interfaces
Reports to the global editor; provides strategic input and contributes to cross‑functional initiatives. Manages price reporters to implement Fastmarkets’ PRA approach. Works with other editors and the price development team to develop and prioritize price benchmarks, products and market coverage. Engages with industry participants to gather insights, gain feedback and promote price quality; provides a consistent flow of feedback to stakeholders. Collaborates with Editorial Operations to ensure content aligns with PRA strategy and style. Engages with leaders to develop and promote prices and content where there are crossovers; coordinates with the market development team on opportunities. Fosters relationships with Strategy, Marketing, Product and Events to promote products and services. Qualifications
Knowledge, Experience and Skills Strong background in pricing markets and journalism with knowledge of the metals recycling markets. Understanding of Fastmarkets’ price as benchmarks; experience with high‑pressure benchmark markets is welcome. Proven leadership skills: ability to plan, motivate, delegate and achieve results through others. Experience in recruiting, training and mentoring a team to meet pricing, content and market coverage standards; includes setting objectives, performance discussions and promoting Fastmarkets’ values. Experience in market engagement including organizing or overseeing roadshows, webinars, external meetings and speaking at events. Budget management and resource prioritization to achieve efficiencies and outcomes, including making tough decisions and building business cases. Ability to operate in a matrix structure and with external stakeholders. Capacity to manage multiple projects with a clear, coherent vision. Support risk and compliance in audit activities and ensure the team understands processes under review. Innovation and creativity to foster a culture of new ideas and customer-focused solutions. Business acumen and financial literacy to assess growth opportunities. Cross‑functional collaboration and leadership across departments to execute strategic initiatives. Adaptability and flexibility to changing market conditions and continuous improvement. Customer‑centric focus and ability to align product development with customer needs. If your experience does not perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. Additional Information
Our Values Fastmarkets values include six guiding principles: Metrics Driven, Accountable, Growth Mindset, Inclusive, Customer Centric, and Collaborative. These drive our culture and decision‑making. We are committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations for the interview process, please inform us. If the position is remote, this opportunity is available to applicants in Illinois, Massachusetts*, New York, Texas*; *denotes office locations supporting hybrid work. Otherwise the position will be located as shown in the advert. You’ve read a little about us – now it’s over to you! If you like what you’ve read and think you can be a Fastmarkets person, please complete the application form. This form helps determine whether you’ll be invited to interview and informs the questions for the day. It’s vital to capture all requested information on the form so we can understand who you are and why you’re great.
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The Regional Editor, Metals Recycling - The Americas, leads and manages a team of price reporters across metals recycling in the Americas. The role develops and executes the regional strategy for its markets and contributes to the global strategy. The editor implements Fastmarkets growth strategies, balances market coverage with unique content and commentaries that support pricing services, engages with market participants to drive adoption, and balances managerial responsibilities with active team participation. The goal is to drive excellence across the regional team, establish the group as industry experts, ensure a constant stream of leading content and robust, correction-free pricing, and oversee, nurture and develop a high‑performing team of market experts. The role oversees day‑to‑day operations, is accountable for the regional strategy, and supports the editorial director to design and drive the global strategy. Responsibilities
Uphold the integrity of our prices by modeling the Fastmarkets price development process and ensuring price reporters adhere to it when launching, amending or discontinuing prices. Build trust in and drive usage of our prices by championing an IOSCO‑compliant approach to price reporting; ensure the team knows and abides by all processes around pricing, methodologies and audits. Adopt and drive the LEAP (Launch, Elevate, Attack, Protect) approach to price development and engagement campaigns. Coach the team and collaborate with the editorial operations team to improve content quality, promote value‑added reporting, and highlight expertise. Lead market engagement via meetings and events to drive price adoption; share meeting insights with relevant stakeholders to improve interactions and uncover opportunities. Manage the regional team’s responsibilities and calendar to ensure coverage during leaves or travel, cooperating with other teams as needed. Balance being the last resort for market coverage with overseeing others' pricing and editorial work to ensure alignment and mutual support. Coordinate cross‑functional, cross‑department and cross‑regional collaboration to enrich content or pricing coverage. Support staff development and retention; promote Fastmarkets’ MAGICC values and foster a positive working environment and culture. Assist in recruiting high‑caliber candidates and retaining talent within the pricing team and across the broader Fastmarkets group, encouraging cross‑commodity and cross‑discipline moves where desirable. Key Interfaces
Reports to the global editor; provides strategic input and contributes to cross‑functional initiatives. Manages price reporters to implement Fastmarkets’ PRA approach. Works with other editors and the price development team to develop and prioritize price benchmarks, products and market coverage. Engages with industry participants to gather insights, gain feedback and promote price quality; provides a consistent flow of feedback to stakeholders. Collaborates with Editorial Operations to ensure content aligns with PRA strategy and style. Engages with leaders to develop and promote prices and content where there are crossovers; coordinates with the market development team on opportunities. Fosters relationships with Strategy, Marketing, Product and Events to promote products and services. Qualifications
Knowledge, Experience and Skills Strong background in pricing markets and journalism with knowledge of the metals recycling markets. Understanding of Fastmarkets’ price as benchmarks; experience with high‑pressure benchmark markets is welcome. Proven leadership skills: ability to plan, motivate, delegate and achieve results through others. Experience in recruiting, training and mentoring a team to meet pricing, content and market coverage standards; includes setting objectives, performance discussions and promoting Fastmarkets’ values. Experience in market engagement including organizing or overseeing roadshows, webinars, external meetings and speaking at events. Budget management and resource prioritization to achieve efficiencies and outcomes, including making tough decisions and building business cases. Ability to operate in a matrix structure and with external stakeholders. Capacity to manage multiple projects with a clear, coherent vision. Support risk and compliance in audit activities and ensure the team understands processes under review. Innovation and creativity to foster a culture of new ideas and customer-focused solutions. Business acumen and financial literacy to assess growth opportunities. Cross‑functional collaboration and leadership across departments to execute strategic initiatives. Adaptability and flexibility to changing market conditions and continuous improvement. Customer‑centric focus and ability to align product development with customer needs. If your experience does not perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. Additional Information
Our Values Fastmarkets values include six guiding principles: Metrics Driven, Accountable, Growth Mindset, Inclusive, Customer Centric, and Collaborative. These drive our culture and decision‑making. We are committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations for the interview process, please inform us. If the position is remote, this opportunity is available to applicants in Illinois, Massachusetts*, New York, Texas*; *denotes office locations supporting hybrid work. Otherwise the position will be located as shown in the advert. You’ve read a little about us – now it’s over to you! If you like what you’ve read and think you can be a Fastmarkets person, please complete the application form. This form helps determine whether you’ll be invited to interview and informs the questions for the day. It’s vital to capture all requested information on the form so we can understand who you are and why you’re great.
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