About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team:

Our team is dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of federal power policy, navigating the complexities of energy and climate initiatives. We are seeking an experienced reporter who can expertly balance beat reporting with enterprise features, focusing on the dynamic landscape of clean energy initiatives, competitive power markets, electric transmission, grid reliability, and federal funding for climate change and energy policies. Our collaborative environment fosters professional growth and encourages innovative storytelling, ensuring that our reporting remains impactful and relevant in this ever-evolving sector.
 

Responsibilities and Impact:

Your focus on the US power sector and the laws and policies that help to shape it will produce critical insights on many of the defining questions of the decades ahead. Your thought-provoking news and analysis will be distributed across major S&P Global platforms including Capital IQ Pro, Platts' Core and Connect by S&P Global.

• Write clear, concise, and engaging stories that inform and educate our readers.
• Cover hearings, speeches and conferences.
• Interview policymakers, executives and other key stakeholders.
• Help drive our coverage strategy around federal actions on power policy amid a period of significant flux, including agency rulemakings and court rulings.
• Develop and use data, analysis and visuals to support your reporting and make your stories more impactful.
• Build readership throughout the industry and among regulatory, legal and other decision-makers.
• Cover the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's power policies and initiatives.
• Coverage of the US Environmental Protection Agency's policies and rules.
• Follow US Dept. of Energy's efforts to incentivize and fund energy infrastructure and other initiatives.
• Perform relevant data analyses, including using in-house data to assess the energy industry impacts of federal actions.
• Cover federal court proceedings reviewing federal agency actions.

What’s in it for you:

• Become a leading expert in a dynamic policy environment influencing the US’s power sector.
• Develop a robust network of industry and professional contacts.
• Access S&P Global’s vast financial and industry data, which you can use to enhance your reporting and add deep context to your stories.
• Build your skills to participate in podcasts, webinars, and other media channels.
• Enjoy a casual working environment, with a flexible work schedule based in our Washington, DC, office.

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $95,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional journalism experience.
• Strong writing and reporting skills, along with excellent news judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute story ideas.
• Ability to understand and translate into easy-to-understand language dense policy and legal documents.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Federal agency knowledge.
• Knowledge of energy industry developments and trends.
• Demonstrated analytical and data visualization experience.
• Experience participating in panels, podcasts and other media.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

About S&P Global Energy
At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.

S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, an