[Remote] Reporter - Biofuels at Dow Jones

United States

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Requirements

  • At least two years of journalism, price assessing and/or active business experience in the biofuels industry or energy/commodity markets
  • Experience with energy market data analysis, pricing and/or news reporting
  • Detail-oriented, with a solid grasp of math fundamentals and spreadsheet formulas
  • Ability to translate technical materials into content that engages and instructs readers
  • Proven ability to generate story ideas and exclusive content
  • Pricing methodology creation experience
  • Developed news and content creation strategies
  • Managed hourly, daily, weekly, monthly and annual publishing deadlines
  • Experience with Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace
  • Bachelor’s Degree -OR- equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

  • Collect and analyze trade information to assess a daily pricing index for the U.S. renewable fuels spot markets
  • Report on biofuels trading and fundamentals
  • Create alerts relevant to the industry
  • Be trained to cover the North American biofuels markets
  • Gather spot market price transactions and market intel from industry participants by email, instant messaging and by phone
  • Verify the legitimacy of the transactions and adhere to OPIS pricing methodology when assessing daily benchmarked and non-benchmarked prices
  • Create breaking and feature news alerts relevant to the North American biofuels markets
  • Contribute to social media content, blog postings, industry analysis, and publish OPIS reports
  • Understand and promote the OPIS Biofuels suite of products offered
  • Help support upgrades to current OPIS publications and new project ideas
  • Attend or host industry events and conferences
  • Meet and network with current sources and resources, and develop new sources in the biofuels industry
  • Uphold, follow and adhere to OPIS compliance policy, code of ethics and methodologies

Skills

Dow Jones

Provides business news and financial data

About Dow Jones

Dow Jones provides business news, financial information, and data intelligence to financial firms, professionals, and investors globally. Its main products include the Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, and Factiva, which offer timely news, exclusive insights, and comprehensive data sets. Additionally, Dow Jones offers risk and compliance solutions to help businesses navigate issues like anti-money laundering and economic sanctions. Unlike many competitors, Dow Jones focuses on a subscription-based model, data licensing, and advertising revenue, utilizing its extensive media and data resources to equip clients with the necessary information for informed decision-making.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1881Year Founded
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Family Care Benefits
Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
Commuter Transit Program
Subscription Discounts
Employee Referral Program
Education Benefits
Retirement Plans
Comprehensive Insurance Plans
Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

Risks

Competition from digital-native platforms like Bloomberg and Reuters is increasing.
AI-generated content threatens traditional journalism models.
Subscription fatigue may impact Dow Jones' revenue model.

Differentiation

Dow Jones offers a unique blend of news, data, and risk compliance solutions.
The Wall Street Journal is America's largest newspaper by total average circulation.
Dow Jones provides content in 28 languages, enhancing global reach.

Upsides

Increased demand for real-time financial news boosts subscription-based services.
AI-driven journalism tools enhance content creation and personalization.
Growing importance of ESG data creates opportunities for expanded offerings.

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