Argus Media Careers

Associate Editor, Non-Ferrous Metals Markets

Based in Singapore

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.

What will you be doing?

This position is responsible for real-time coverage of Asia non-ferrous metals market, including but not limited to making pricing assessments, writing market analysis and breaking news, and/or covering events such as press conferences and industry gatherings.

The Associate Editor, through advanced subject-matter expertise and experience, leads major team projects, helps set strategic direction for team coverage, acts as a mentor to less-experienced colleagues, and helps the editor with end-of-day tasks. The associate editor also collaborates with colleagues on other teams and in other regions and functions.

• Collect market prices and make assessments, adhering to rigorous compliance standards
• Oversee methodology relevant to coverage, which includes timely communication of needed changes, additions or deletions
• Write market commentaries, news, analysis and market outlooks; develop graphs and charts within Excel to illustrate trends and analysis; communicate this information in a timely manner to management and subscribers
• Work with and interview subject matter experts; research industry trends
• Contribute to presentations as directed by management
• Develop and maintain rapport with key contacts, and liaise regularly with industry stakeholders (buyers, sellers, traders, brokers)
• Develop new contacts within the market to aid with gathering prices and general market intelligence
• Maintain existing databases and build new databases for designated products
• Cover conferences and events (some travel required)
• Adhere to strict deadlines
• Provide subject-matter expertise to other Argus departments
• Help with report production or other non-management tasks
• Act as mentor
• Work on special projects as needed

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the commodities industry, journalism or a related sector
• Ability to use data to generate stories and analysis using Excel is preferred
• Background in metals markets preferred but not essential
• Understanding of price reporting methodology and compliance issues would be a strong advantage
• A strong understanding of market supply and demand dynamics in commodities
• Public speaking abilities
• Excellent communication skills with ability to network and build contacts with industry executives
• Believe in the following Argus values: Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity

What’s in it for you

• Work within a highly motivated team with an industry leader and rapidly growing global company
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Hybrid working model - Work from Home options available
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• 20 days annual leave your first year, up to a maximum of 25 days 
• Group healthcare scheme
• Career development and promotion from within culture
• Ongoing training, mentoring and development opportunities
• Employee Welfare & Employee Assistance Programme

Travel

• Business meetings, cover conferences and events (5-25% of domestic/overseas travel is expected).

Hours

This is a full-time position. Days of work are generally Monday through Friday, and hours vary by region and market.  Time flexibility, including weekend working, may be expected on occasion.

We're not engaging any recruitment agencies for this role, so if you're interested, please apply directly.

We will conduct interviews continuously and reserve the right to take down the advertisement when we find the right candidate.

Please send in your application via our official careers website at https://www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions. 

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