Principal Journalist

Job Description:

About the Role:

We are seeking a Principal Journalist to cover price reporting, news and market analysis in the European spot petrochemical market, with an initial focus on aromatics, olefins and polymers. In this role, you will act as a strong networker, assisting with content development, methodology maintenance and editorial operations, while promoting OPIS benchmarks to the wider market. Reporting to the associate editorial director for European petrochemicals in the spot pricing group, you will ensure the accurate and timely production of price assessments adhering to IOSCO principles, as well as market data, news, and reports for daily publication.

About the Team:

OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides price transparency across the global fuel supply chain, including the Spot, Wholesale Rack and Retail markets. OPIS enables customers to buy and sell energy commodities with confidence with multi-platform access to accurate data, real-time news, powerful software and educational events. Our commitment to reliability is reinforced by personalized customer service and constant innovation. OPIS listens to what the energy community needs and responds with flexible and easy-to-use products. Navigating world fuel markets is complex - OPIS makes it simpler.

You Will:

• Execute price assessments and compliance: Accumulate and verify spot market price transactions, ensuring daily price assessments adhere to OPIS standards, IOSCO principles, and compliance requirements.

• Drive business and product development: Identify pricing and benchmark opportunities by cultivating industry sources, liaising with product managers and IT for new product development, and presenting on market dynamics at industry events.

• Lead content creation: Produce and shape news coverage and analytical content for daily reports, in addition to webinars and whitepapers, to meet coverage and compliance standards.

You Have:

• 7+years of price reporting experience, preferably in the petrochemical or energy sectors or an equivalent industry.

• Strong understanding of petrochemicals, especially aromatics and olefins, as well as some knowledge of NGLs and shipping market dynamics, price drivers, and price reporting functions in the energy industry.

• Proven record in business development, networking, and building market contacts to shape product development.

• Demonstrated project management and content production expertise.

• Excellent knowledge of Excel and data manipulation.

• Experience with PowerBI, Tableau, or Python is desirable.

• Additional languages are beneficial.

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Family Care Benefits

• Access to Dow Jones Products

• Subscription Discounts

• Employee Referral Program

• Employee Well-being Support & Fitness Programs

• Financial Health Programs

• Cybersecurity Protection

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Energy

Job Category:

Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union role