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About the Business
At ICIS, our mission is to optimize the world’s resources. We help companies make strategic, sustainable decisions by bringing transparency to markets across the world. We create a comprehensive view of commodities markets, providing companies with the data and intelligence to successfully navigate across global value chains every day. Our customers benefit from instant access to price assessments, reports and forecasts, a dedicated news channel and supply and demand data. You can learn more about ICIS at the link below. https://www.icis.com/explore
About our Team
Our teams are fueled by curiosity, relentlessly pursuing better customer outcomes. We're on a mission to deliver an unparalleled customer experience, excelling in communication. In a fast-paced environment, we thrive, embracing change with flexibility and composure under pressure. Our high-energy, self-motivated individuals are driven by a genuine desire to make a positive mark on our business. But that's not all, we’re creative problem solvers with an entrepreneurial spirit.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced reporter to join our editorial team in Houston, to cover the dynamic LNG market in the US and the Americas.
You will have experience writing news and analysis and engaging with sources on a regular basis to get and vet key information.
As part of a global editorial team, you will break news, assess prices and produce analytical content for our expert audience. You thrive on analyzing data and markets, and explaining what your findings mean for our customers through insightful content.
You will contribute to the profile of ICIS by attending and speaking at industry events, engaging with and nurturing key contacts. International travel is encouraged.
You will collaborate closely with other business functions at ICIS and contribute ideas for new coverage and services, to expand the ICIS business and meet our customers’ evolving needs.
As part of a dynamic and diverse international team, you will continue to improve yourself, with encouragement to take up opportunities to develop your talent. You will further establish your expertise at a vital time of global transition in the energy sector.
The position will require 2 days per week in our Houston, TX office.
Responsibilities
- Daily coverage of the US, Americas LNG markets
- Writing insightful, compelling news and market analysis, and assessing prices
- Building and nurturing an international network of industry contacts
- Reporting on complex topics in an engaging and timely manner, including through data visualizations
Requirements
- Degree in journalism, business/finance, economics or similar field
- Ability to write and communicate with clarity
- An inquisitive mind
- Knowledge or interest in markets and economics
- Spanish speaker preferred
- High degree of numerical accuracy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Passionate, curious, high-performing, accountable team players
- Price/commodities reporting or knowledge of energy markets would be an advantage but is not required
- Ability to commute to our Houston, TX office on a hybrid basis two days per week
- Occasional travel for client visits, market discussions and conference appearances may be required from time to time
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Studies show that some groups might not apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. At ICIS, above all else, we seek passionate, curious, courageous individuals with a commitment to the customers they serve. Our commitment to you in return is to provide equal opportunities and a diverse and inclusive environment.
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
● Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
● Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
● Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
● Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
● Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
● Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
● In addition to annual Paid Time Off, we offer up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice
