About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

S&P Global Platts

The Role: Associate Editor

The Team: The team is responsible for contributing to the daily publication of Platts Coal Trader, an industry leading publication covering the US thermal coal market. The team writes daily news and analysis as well as conducts daily benchmark price assessments.

The Impact: The role is critical to defending our brand, increasing our relevance in the market, showcasing Platts’ subject matter expertise regarding coal and related commodities such as power, natural gas and renewable energy, while also ensuring our daily benchmark price assessments are accurate. Your job is to make sense of supply and demand and how it impacts pricing, while also considering the role coal plays in ever-changing domestic and international markets.

What’s in it for you:

• Gain subject matter expertise in domestic and international coal markets, as well as North American power markets.

• Travel for conferences, market engagement

• Chance to grow within S&P Global, a global Fortune 500 company

Responsibilities:

• Research and write daily market relevant news and analysis; also work on longer enterprise pieces.

• Conduct daily and weekly price assessments

• Adhere to rigorous compliance standards

• Develop new sources and broaden existing relationships

What We’re Looking For: We are looking for someone who is curious about energy markets. If you're right for this role, you'll be inquisitive, conscientious, and an effective communicator. You'll love this job because you'll be in a dynamic environment where market-moving changes occur every day, surrounded by high-energy individuals who are enthusiastic about covering markets and regulation, spotting key trends and reporting about those trends to our customers. You will be able to tackle problems and take independent action. You will seek out new assignments and act on opportunities.

Basic Qualifications:

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in journalism.

• Strong background in journalism, communications, or a related field.

• Ability to travel.

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in commodities journalism or direct experience in commodities.

• Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese.

• Advanced Excel and SQL skills.

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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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.  

 

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
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