Jobs, fresher vacancy - Principal Journalist • UK

Company: Dow Jones & Company

UK

Job Description:andYou will be an important member of the OPIS Europe Spots team, engaging with team members in the European aromatics sector for price discovery, and to explore trends and opportunities, while producing price assessments, analytics and news for daily publication. You will report into the Journalism Associate Director.Main responsibilities include:Partner engagement to identify aromatics pricing and benchmark opportunities in Europe.Use OPIS pricing methodology to publish daily aromatics price assessments.Spot and track industry pricing changes and developments, working to assist OPIS in the development of spot aromatics benchmarks in EuropeSupport OPIS analysis of aromatics and petrochemicals by gathering information across multiple industry databases.Create stories for news service and longer, more analytical content focusing on industry trends and related developmentsOccasional travel, client visits and conference attendance.Based in U.K.About YouImportant Qualifications and Skills:A bachelor's degree in journalism, economics, or related field.Experience in price reporting within the aromatics, recycled plastics or wider petrochemical sectors.Networking skills for partner engagement and to develop aromatics pricing and identify potential benchmarksGood numerical skills and ability in newswriting and reportingWork to deadlines and flexible hours due to publishing of reportsWillingness to break down and understand market issues and developmentsPassion to track industry trends in the wider petrochemical industry, including concerning the ongoing energy transitionSome experience of recycled plastics, the market and several companies/organisations in Europe would be usefulAbility to speak another European language and experience of aromatics/petrochemicals would be helpful but not essentialAbout UsOPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides price transparency across the global supply chain so that all partners can buy and sell energy commodities with confidence. We provide transparent price assessments, real-time news, powerful analytics, and educational and networking events. Oil, gas, and fuel markets rely on Dow Jones spot benchmarks in refined products, NGLs and LPG, ethanol and biofuels, refinery feedstocks and petrochemicals.BENEFITSPrivate Medical CoverLife CoverDisability CoverEAPFitness ReimbursementEmergency Backup carePaid Parental LeaveAnnual Leaves & Company HolidaysDow Jones, Making Careers NewsworthyAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets .Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, please reach out to us at TalentResourceTeam@dowjones.com . Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.Business Area:Dow Jones - OPISJob Category:Editorial/JournalismUnion Status:Non-Union role