Senior Journalist Reporter in London

Company DescriptionFastmarkets is an industry-leading price-reporting agency (PRA) and information provider for global commodities, providing price data, news, analytics and events for the agriculture, forest products, metals and mining and new-generation energy markets. Fastmarkets' data is critical for customers seeking to understand and predict dynamic, sometimes opaque markets, enabling trading and risk management. Job DescriptionThe RoleTo produce price assessments and industry-leading market commentary, breaking news and analysis, which demonstrates PRA-aligned knowledge across multiple markets. To support the development of Fastmarkets' prices. Principal accountabilitiesProduce exemplary price assessments and indices in line with company methodology, price specifications, and IOSCO principles across a range of marketsPeer review and approve price assessments and indices in order to ensure prices are representative and judgement has been exercised consistentlyDevelop and maintain a comprehensive contact-base, using all means of communication including face-to-face meetings and networkingDeliver actionable, regular, accurate market commentary in a timely manner, as well as in-depth features, focus pieces and analysis, with minimal editing needed. Demonstrate depth and breadth in this content through experience and knowledgeDemonstrate complex and consistent use of judgement to produce representative prices in challenging and opaque marketsBack colleagues up on their pricing patches when necessary and peer review and editor approve their prices to ensure processes have been duly followed and editorial judgement correctly appliedTravel to, attend, report on and present at events and webinars, and chair panel discussions when deemed appropriate by editors on behalf of the companyTake responsibility for key aspects of projects to launch new prices and promote current prices. Mentor and coach other reporters where requested by editors, or as opportunities arise, to share knowledge and foster growth in the teamTake ownership and be authoritative within your markets: organize and chair meetings internally where a collaborative approach to pricing, news, etc, would achieve better results than working independentlyKey interfacesWork within the global team to develop prices, news and market commentary. Reports to regional editorQualificationsWe recruit talented, dynamic people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all united by a belief in our mission to provide the world's leading and most trusted price reporting, events, and intelligence service for the markets we serve. A high level of written and spoken English is essential. Knowledge of another language is helpful but not requiredCross-market knowledge of a number of market beats required, with deep expertise and reach evident in at least one marketThe skill and capacity to take part in and lead detailed specification reviews, delivering on all compliance standardsTeam player who fosters excellent working culture and acts - both internally and externally - in a courteous and professional manner with impeccable integrityGeneral desire to expand market knowledge and commitment to join in projects and take part in training coursesAbility and confidence to present in a professional manner at industry eventsConfidence to take ownership and provide leadership within a team working on projectsExcellent attention to detailAbility to take initiative to cover stories, develop price offering and to communicate this offering professionally to market participantsStrong networking skills and a good confident telephone manner. It needs discipline and dynamismPractical experience in PRA journalism and writing is necessary for this roleExperience working with numbers and spreadsheets and producing regular market reports and insightful editorial copy requiredExperience speaking to an audience on panels, webinars, or delivering presentations to external parties Experience delivering market consultations, or launching and developing prices idealAn interest in and understanding of financial markets or commodities is needed. Full training in specific market factors will be provided over a period of one month after which the senior reporter should be able to discover and assess prices competently and accurately in line with company standards. We are collaborative, able to work across teams and capitalise on the diversity of intellect, perspectives, and experiences. Should your application advance and you require accommodations for the interview process, please inform us so we can make the necessary arrangements. Through Fastmarkets Rewards, you'll have access to a range of core benefits and a flexible allowance, giving you the freedom to tailor your package to suit your lifestyle, wellbeing and financial priorities. Writing/EditingExperience level: