Associate Editorial Director, Crude - London, United Kingdom - S&P Global

S&P Global

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London, United Kingdom

4 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Grade/Level ( relevant for internal applicants only ): 12

The Location:
London

The Role:

Platts is looking for a highly talented individual to join its Oil Markets Pricing leadership team in the position of Associate Editorial Director, Europe & Africa Oil.

The role is responsible for the vital daily coverage and assessment of Platts EMEA Crude Oil and Fuel Oil markets.

These busy markets include the major benchmarks of Dated Brent and High Sulfur Fuel Oil, as well as many other grades and specifications.

Reporting to the Editorial Director for EMEA Oil you will have responsibility for leading a large editorial team (9-13 people) covering the Oil markets, with editorial responsibilities across Europe & Africa in complex commodity coverage.

The role supports strategic content development, as well as stewards day-to-day editorial operations. Included in this remit is leading the drive for relevance in the future of bunker fuels in the face of climate change

Accountabilities

Manages publishing or pricing processes

Establishes and leads the publication or market pricing processes/workflow for a publication or team.
Determines what content will be prioritized for publication.
Regularly reviews the quality and content of news or pricing data produced in a sector/product area and develops and maintains Platts journalistic standards and practices.
Establishes editorial quality and operational metrics.
Collaborates with production/editorial operations teams in the publishing process.
Able to conduct primary reporting and editing functions on an asneeded basis.

Develops editorial staff.

Manages staff scheduling and assignments.
Coaches and mentors staff.
Conducts staff performance review.
Initiates staff training and development efforts.
In charge of hiring process for department.
Develops managerial talent within the team.

Leads news, content, and/or price development

Continuously evaluates editorial content and determines what has relevance to readership.
Engages subscribers to better understand market and trends; and to increase understanding around reader relevance.
Leverages understanding of reader relevance to continuously develop valueadded news/information.
Continuously learns and analyzes market issues and looks for news and enterprise story opportunities.
Develops and maintains productive relationships with a broad base of key industry sources and can leverage them in the editorial process.
Engages market in methodology training and development.

Experience & Education

7+ years of oil / commodity markets price reporting, writing & editing experience.
Experience of managing teams of over 4/5. Strong leadership ability which utilizes influence and promotes team collaboration, development and personal accountability.
BA or MA degree in finance, business, journalism or sciences.
Excellent communication skills that implement good listening, clear writing style; and strong verbal skills.
The ability to communicate across a wide range of groups and personalities internally and externally.
Leverages numeracy skills in the editorial process, including and understanding of statistics and finance.
Solid understanding of economics and risk management principles.
Excellent at identifying improvements and efficiencies and implementing processes that continually promote productivity and quality improvements.
Excellent critical thinking skills and expert at problem/conflict resolution.
Strong technical competency and computer skills couple with a good knowledge and utilization of Microsoft Excel ; Microsoft Office suite (Word, Powerpoint, Outlook ) as well as ship tracking and other data software.
Fluent English essential additional languages beneficial.

About Company Statement:

S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world's leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead.

As part of our team, you'll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.

S&P Global Commodity Insights enables organizations to create long-term, sustainable value with data and insights for a complete view on the global energy and commodities markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Middle Management (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 10 - Officials or Managers (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), EDTGRP Middle Management Tier II (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 291532

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Location:
London, United Kingdom