Senior Reporter - Global LPG Markets

Job Description:

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.

As Senior Editor for the U.S. export and global LPG market, you will be an important member of the Spots price reporting team across North America and Europe. You will engage with market contacts and sources to produce price assessments, analytics, and news for daily publication. You will also be a strong networker with a mindset for content creation and attention to detail. You will report to the North American Editorial Lead for LPG.

• Gather and verify market price data and transactions from traders, brokers, and exchanges

• Publish accurate daily price assessments and market commentary adhering to IOSCO principles

• Develop and maintain a network of market sources

• Contribute to methodology development and updates as markets evolve

• Work closely with the global team in the Americas, Europe, and Asia

• Track and analyze export flows and shipping

• Identify and explain trends in supply, demand, and pricing dynamics

• Contribute to analytical reports, dashboards, and newsletters

• Write clear, concise market reports, news stories, and analytical pieces

• Participate in editorial meetings and collaborate with other reporters and analysts

• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and webinars

• Complete end-of-day operations for daily report publishing

• Minimum of three years’ reporting experience in commodities reporting, financial journalism, or environmental markets (preferred)

• Strong communication, writing, and networking skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail

• Knowledge of market dynamics, price drivers, and price reporting functions in the energy and/or shipping industry (a strong advantage) 

• Ability to build relationships with market sources

• Proficiency in Excel, market data platforms, and digital publishing tools

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Energy, Journalism, related discipline -OR- equivalent work experience

• Additional language proficiency will be beneficial (but not essential)