What will you be doing?
The world debates the future of petroleum, coal and other carbon-intensive fuels and hopes rise for a transition toward renewables. But making that transition an economic reality will require incentives, and state governments around the country increasingly turn to the emissions markets to put a value on carbon and encourage development of alternative technologies.
Argus Media has an opening on its emissions reporting team, providing the right candidate with an opportunity to delve into environmental markets policy. The successful candidate will cover the world of emissions credits trading and related news and analysis for an online news service as well as Air Daily, our market intelligence report for the emissions markets.
Key responsibilities include writing market commentary and news stories while adhering to strict deadlines, assessing environmental markets by collecting data under strict compliance standards, developing and maintaining rapport with key contacts and liaising regularly with industry stakeholders. As part of your role, you will expand market contacts, applying the highest standards of journalistic independence and integrity.
You will have a passion for understanding how complex systems work and will relish the prospect of developing your skills in a role that melds data-driven analysis with traditional relationship-based reporting. There are opportunities to present at industry events and lead webinar sessions.
What we're looking for in you:
The legal authorization to work in the US for any US employer.
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, economics, business or related field.
A commitment to the highest level of accuracy and the ability to complete all writing assignments within established deadlines.
Knowledge of energy and environmental issues; experience covering energy markets preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
The willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time to fulfil the responsibilities of this position.
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
Group medical, dental and vision plans
Company paid short term and long term disability and life insurance plan
Group 401(k) safe harbor retirement plan with a 6% company match
20 vacation days your first year, up to a maximum of 30 days
Subsidized gym membership
Extensive internal and external training
For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you upload your CV via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions.
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