Editor - Q&D

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

Editor - Q&D

The role:

Commodities are at the heart of many of the biggest news stories today, whether because of unprecedented geopolitical and economic challenges or the accelerating energy transition. 

We are looking for a resourceful, creative editor to join the global Editing & Digital team at Platts, part of S&P Global Energy. You will be embedded within our News team and collaborate with reporters, editors and analysts covering everything from oil to agriculture to emissions trading within a real-time publishing environment.

You'll bring a passion for news, an instinct for great storytelling, and understand how to apply  journalistic best practices to ensure that content generated by market and news reporters meets our high editorial standards, is free of errors and libel risk, and is structured to have maximum impact.

In addition to handling our news stories, market commentaries/rationales, and thought leadership reports, you will also help to curate and enhance digital content on our website, as well as promoting published content on social media channels. Editors at Platts also play a central role in coaching and mentoring reporters in their journey to becoming strong content creators.

A genuine interest in commodity markets is a must, but we will provide full training so experience in this area is not essential. 

The Impact: To tell compelling stories about energy and raw materials, translating complex ideas into engaging and accessible content.

Responsibilities:  

• Editing a high volume of wide-ranging, complex, often sensitive content, at speed and under pressure 

• Ensuring all content meets Platts News Essentials principles and house style 

• Making sure all content is market relevant, accurate, legally compliant, and concise 

• Publishing stories, podcasts, videos and interactive content on our website and other online platforms

• Promoting published content on social media channels

• A good understanding of GenAI and how it can be leveraged to create efficiencies and improve quality within the editorial process

• Protecting against GenAI misuse by content creators

• Displaying a strong degree of flexibility while working under pressure 

• Working shift patterns to cover the time between our European and Asian market handovers

• Supporting editing workflow during US public holidays 

Basic qualifications:  

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, English language/literature, communications/publishing, or business/finance 

• 3-4 years of experience in news reporting and/or editing 

• Understanding of journalistic best practices and media laws 

• Excellent verbal and written English-language skills 

• Attention to detail and good multitasking skills 

• Ability to act both independently and as part of a team 

• Excellent interpersonal skills -- must work harmoniously with other editors across regions and time zones 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Prior experience working as an editor, particularly for a financial publication or a real-time news wire

• Working knowledge of energy and commodity markets

• Proficiency in desktop publishing software, different types of content management systems, data visualization

• Working knowledge of social media posting and publishing

• High degree of literacy and numeracy

About S&P Global Energy
At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.

S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at www.spglobal.com/energy.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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