About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team:

The Americas shipping team consists of five market reporters who assess freight for crude and refined products tankers and containers. The team also includes three researchers who handle expansive projects to widen our offerings to customers and differentiate Platts from competitors. The right candidate for this role will be a curious, independent and enthusiastic team player with a keen interest in market reporting in a fast-paced, dynbamic environment where market-moving changes can occur daily. We value and foster a collaborative team environment that encourages working together.

Responsibilities and Impact:

Americas  Tanker  Market Assessments -  Assessing the value of a defined set of tanker markets with sharp accuracy on a daily basis. Travel is encouraged to scope out relevant events in the Americas and internationally for speaking/presenting opportunities and to widen source contacts. These include major S&P Global Energy conferences and important shipping events as well as site visits to critical shipping operations such as major ports and the Panama Canal. Growth within the Platts editorial division is encouraged and supported.

• High-Quality Market Commentaries – Responsible for writing market commentaries associated with tanker freight assessments to help readers understand what is happening in the market and the rationale behind the freight rates
• Market News – Reporting news and analysis relating to and impacting Americas tanker markets, to help readers understand what is happening in the marketplace, including news about supply/demand developments, geopolitical events, government data, new developments in regulations, analyses of price trends, and other relevant topics.
• Market Engagement - Responsible for engaging with shipping market participants including brokers, traders, port authorities and other parties impacting tanker markets.

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 $85,000 to $105,000. 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 not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission 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:

• Drive to develop knowledge of North and South American oil shipping markets.  Understanding of market fundamentals is necessary in order to develop subject matter expertise.
• Accuracy under time pressure. It is critical that we consistently deliver accurate assessments to the market. 
• Excellent communicator, and comfortable with public speaking or willing to learn
• Proven real-time newswriting capabilities

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Portuguese speaker valued
• Ability to use data to assign graphics with an eye toward infographics
• Interest in pitching and participating in podcasts, Reel Pros and webinars focused on methodology and market dynamics

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.

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