Argus Media Careers

Graduate Journalism Training Scheme

(Two intakes: 16th September and 11th November 2024)

Location: London, UK.

Application Deadline: Friday 17th May 2024 at 5pm

Please include a cover letter outlining your interest in this role.

We will not advance any application that does not include a cover letter.

Argus Media, a leading provider of energy and commodity markets information, wants to find a small number of brilliant graduates to join a paid journalism training programme at our busy central-London office.

If you have a curious and analytical mind, a strong work ethic and an interest in how markets work this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Our six-month programme will provide you with training in commodity markets journalism, market analysis, news writing and market reporting. At the end of the six months, successful trainees will be promoted to reporters.

About Argus Media

Argus is an independent media organisation with 1,300 staff. It is headquartered in London and has 29 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading and production centres. Argus produces price assessments and analysis of international energy and other commodity markets and offers bespoke consulting services and industry-leading conferences. Companies in 140 countries around the world use Argus data to index physical trade and as benchmarks in financial derivative markets as well as for analysis and planning purposes.

Argus was founded in 1970 and is a privately held UK-registered company. It is owned by employee shareholders, global growth equity firm General Atlantic.  Argus Media is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women’s network.  Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity.

The scheme will provide you with: 

• Intensive news-writing training
• Exposure to different commodities which could include oil, metals, fertilizers, electricity and gas
• Skills to build, curate and interpret data sets that help explain market dynamics
• The confidence to contribute to producing price assessments, news and market analysis

By the end of the programme, you will need to demonstrate proficiency in reporting and writing breaking news, and in analysing markets for market commentaries.

As a Reporter, you would be expected to:

• Monitor and assess markets to produce news, analysis, price assessments and market commentaries
• Analyse data to create insights into global commodity trade
• Speak to producers, buyers, traders and other key market sources to share market intelligence
• Travel locally and abroad to attend meetings, conferences and industry events to build contacts, report on news and represent Argus Media

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree in any discipline
• Fluency in English - other European languages are an advantage
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Demonstrable interest in global business, politics and economics
• Ability to learn quickly and work to tight deadlines
• Inquisitive by nature, self­­-motivated and organised
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel an advantage

What’s in it for you 

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, enterprising professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognises and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

• Competitive graduate trainee salary
• Group pension scheme 
• Group healthcare and life assurance scheme 
• Flexible working environment 
• 25 days holiday with annual increase up to 30 days  
• Subsidised gym membership 
• Season ticket travel loans 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Extensive internal and external training

How to Apply

If this programme grabs your attention, please send us your CV accompanied by a cover letter, explaining why you are applying, what about the role interests you and why you think you would be a good fit.

Apply via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions 

Please note interviews will take place on the following dates for this scheme:

Assessment Days: 10th & 11th June 2024 (remote via VC)

Final Interview Days: 25th & 26th June 2024 (our London office)

Testimonials from previous trainees:

“The Argus editorial programme provides a thorough training programme on how to be a market reporter — how to understand, talk about and write about commodity markets in a clear, concise yet interesting way. It is a programme that supports you and sets you up for a career within the industry. If you’re like me and have an analytical mind, a strong writing ability and a desire to communicate ideas and talk with new people daily, this is a programme you should consider.”

“This programme is a great opportunity to develop a wide range of skills, from writing news articles and market commentaries to updating and analysing large datasets. I strongly encourage anyone who is looking to kickstart their career in journalism to apply for the role, as you will receive excellent training from day one and be supported throughout your journey, as well as gaining extensive experience in fast-moving commodity markets.”

“The Argus programme offers young journalists the rare opportunity to cover stories at the heart of the global economy early in their career, while developing essential data journalism and writing skills. The training I received helped me to make sense of the niche world of commodity markets, and gave me confidence to write news stories, analyses, and commentaries on the markets I cover. This programme is ideal for anyone who is eager to learn something new every day.”

By submitting your job application, you automatically acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal data to the Company. Argus is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.