Senior Reporter - Petrochem Wire (Olefins Markets) at Dow Jones

Houston, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Petrochemical, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

At least 4 years’ journalism, price assessing and/or active business experience in the petrochemical markets
Experience with energy market data analysis, pricing, and reporting
Pricing methodology creation experience
Developed news and content creation strategies
Managed hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and annual publishing deadlines
Experience with Google Suite, Microsoft PowerBI, Tableau, Jupyter Notebook and Python (preferred)
Bilingual English/Spanish language proficiency (preferred)
Undergraduate degree in Energy, Journalism, English, Finance, Business, Data Science or related area of study -OR- equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

Be trained to cover the daily US olefins markets
Gather spot market price transactions and market intelligence 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 petrochemical markets
Write commentary for the olefins report and edit colleagues’ work on a daily basis
Contribute to social media content, blog postings, industry analysis, and publish OPIS reports
Network and foster relationships with sources, resources and market participants
Uphold, follow and adhere to the OPIS compliance policy, code of ethics, and methodologies

Skills

Olefins Markets

Spot Pricing

Market Intelligence

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

Price Benchmarking

Journalism

Trade Data Collection

Price Verification

Petrochemical Pricing

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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