Editorial Manager
Editorial Manager
Tokyo, Japan.
Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.
We are one of the world’s largest companies providing news, analysis and price information to commodities and energy markets. We report first-hand on what’s happening globally in the energy space – from hydrogen to coal, crude oil to green ammonia, carbon markets to wind farms. And we do the same for economically vital markets in agriculture, fertilizers, metals and chemicals. We employ almost 500 journalists worldwide and have 30 offices in Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, China, Japan, Singapore and North and South America.
What we’re looking for
This is an exciting managerial opportunity to lead the editorial team in Japan, for one of the world’s leading commodity price reporting and news agencies. Japan is at the crossroads of the global energy transition and is also a key market for traditional energy and other commodities. The position overseas production of value-added original news from a team of five reporters covering the oil, gas and chemicals markets, new energy such as hydrogen and ammonia, and metals, among other commodity classes.
This position oversees daily operations of the Japan editorial team, including editorial administrative duties, news content direction, and personnel management. The person in this position will be responsible for driving the new mission of Argus Japan to raise the level of original news in terms of both quality and quantity. This person will work closely with other senior staff, including the Japan Executive Sr. Editor, who reports to this position. The role reports to the Japan GM and the Managing Editor for Asia.
What will you be doing
- Manage day-to-day Editorial operations
- Help ensure successful production of all Japan-based news
- Liaise with Singapore copy editing desk
- Ensure bureau work and record keeping is compliant with Argus policies
- Coordinate and document training
- Approve news story corrections
- Attend editors' meetings regularly
- Represent Editorial for Japan crisis management, coordinating with Japan GM
- Ensure bureau is adequately staffed by managing personal leave requests
- Conduct mid-year and end-of-year reviews
- Support in the recruitment process as and when needed
Additional responsibilities entail supporting managing editor with:
- Managing personnel issues
- Hiring, in coordination with HR
- Special projects as needed
Skills and Experience
- Fluency in English, native-level fluency in Japanese
- News reporting experience, minimum ten years
- Management experience preferred but not required
- Excellent communication skills across global regions
- Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Earlier or later hours, or weekend hours, may be expected on occasion.
What’s in it for you
Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes 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 salary and company bonus scheme
- Being part of a growing global company and our future is packed with many more exciting developments!
- Hybrid working model - Work From Home options available
- Awesome location at BUREX Kyobashi – close to public transport (Tokyo station, Kyobahi station and Takaracho station)
- Career development and a promote from within culture
- Ongoing training, mentoring and development opportunities
- 20 days annual leave
- Extensive internal and external training
Travel (percentage of travel)
- Cover conferences and events (5-20% of domestic/regional travel is expected)
About Argus
Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets. Headquartered in London with over 1,400 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.
Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy. Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and 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.
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