Reporter – Early Career Program (Start January 2026) Job at Argus Media in Houst

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Reporter – Early Career Program (Start January 2026). Join to apply for the Reporter – Early Career Program (Start January 2026) role at Argus Media.

Closing Date : Monday 20th October at 5pm CDT

Please include a cover letter outlining your interest in this role. We will not advance any application that does not include a cover letter. Please do not use AI to write your cover letter, we would really like to see how you write.

Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.

What Will You Be Doing

Argus is looking for smart, energetic and curious early-career journalists who are interested in the vital and rapidly changing world of commodity markets, the building blocks of commerce and society. Our reporters delve deep into spot markets, identifying trends and assessing the prices that ultimately drive the global economy. Successful candidates will begin their Argus journey through our early career program, which will expose them to multiple different commodity markets as well as a stint on the News team, followed by placement with a specific commodity team. In this role, the reporter will apply and develop reporting skills across pricing, news, and analysis, playing a key role in enhancing the breadth and quality of our market coverage. Our reporters are responsible for producing daily or weekly news and analytical content on specific markets, which will be published online and in our market reports under the guidance of an experienced editor. The position also involves attending meetings, conferences, and industry events to build contacts, gather news and represent Argus.

What We’re Looking For In You

• A graduate with a strong degree, preferably in journalism or economics
• Developing and maintaining rapport with key contacts and liaising regularly with industry stakeholders (buyers, sellers, traders, distributors) to gain market intelligence
• Working with and interviewing subject matter experts, researching industry trends and assessing the worthiness of potential topics
• Synthesizing complex information quickly. Writing market commentary, analysis pieces and news stories in clear, concise language while adhering to strict deadlines
• Maintaining existing databases and building new databases for designated product
• Developing new contacts and relationships within marketplace
• Advanced Excel skills
• Self-motivation and initiative to drive projects forward with the ability to meet tight deadlines

What’s In It For You

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

About Argus

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets. Headquartered in London with over 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs. Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy. Argus was founded in 1970 and remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic. Argus is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women’s network. Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity.

How to apply : For more details about the company and to apply please upload your CV via our website : www.argusmedia.com / en / careers / open-positions

Argus Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. For an affirmative action plan or policy statement, contact us. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an online application, please contact us. This service is available to assist disabled job seekers.

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