About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

Managing Editor, Americas Tanker Markets

This position is responsible for the leadership and day-to-day management of a team of market reporters based across Houston and Mexico City. The team is an essential part of Platts' global shipping editorial coverage group, producing freight rate assessments for tanker market routes within the Americas, and between the Americas and the rest of the world. The team is also charged with producing market-leading commentaries, breaking news coverage and in-depth analysis of the tanker freight markets. The shipping group is often at the forefront of initiatives within Platts as a whole. As well as managing the Americas and Mexico teams, the person who takes on this role will take the lead in our market engagement efforts and methodology development work.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Develop and lead a team of seven editors across Houston and Mexico City covering freight, including all aspects of recruitment, goal-setting, performance reviews and talent development.
• Manage daily issues as they emerge in the Americas tanker freight markets. Co-ordinate approach with the Global Director of Freight Pricing, regional leaders for oil and commodity market coverage, and Price Group when appropriate.
• Take on personal coverage of the tanker freight markets as needed. Ensure that emerging market issues which may require further investigation and potential methodology adjustment are highlighted and acted upon in an appropriate time frame.
• Act as the critical “second pair of eyes” function to ensure process is being followed correctly during the assessment process.
• Drive news and analytical coverage throughout the team, show strong personal leadership in coverage of the markets.
• The Americas shipping team is well established and this role involves strengthening and extending Platts Americas freight coverage, including launching new tanker assessments, as well as expanding into new freight markets and helping to lead the Tanker Base Rates project. Support strategic development of freight coverage, within the region and as a leader within the global shipping team. Help lead discussions around current and future content, support product development discussions from an editorial point of view.
• Engage closely with stakeholders across the market place, meeting with a variety of sources and sharing feedback with internal stakeholders as appropriate, using meeting notes and other means to share information gathered. Drive engagement philosophy across the team and expand the source list.

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 $72,300 to $143,800. 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:

• Degree educated with at least three years’ experience of reporting/ analytics or editorial management experience.
• Working to intra-day deadlines in high pressure environments. Our processes are daily and we have frequent intraday deadlines. Efficient running of the team will only be possible if the person filling this position is a master of time management.
• Strong at identifying improvements and efficiencies and implementing processes that continually promote productivity and quality improvements.
• Strong leadership ability which utilizes influence, and promotes team collaboration and development, as well as personal accountability.
• Accuracy under time pressure. It is critical that we deliver accurate assessments to the market consistently.
• Detailed knowledge of how Platts assesses and covers shipping markets. This is to ensure that Platts processes are applied consistently and accurately.
• Proven public speaking abilities. This position will be an internal and external ambassador of what we do and must be an accomplished and confident speaker.
• Proven internal and external training capabilities. This position will be responsible for ensuring a consistent approach to methodology and training, in cooperation with the shipping management will be a big part of this.
• Proven real-time news abilities. This position will be writing news and analysis on a real time basis but will also be responsible for driving news in the team.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of freight trading and chartering would be an advantage.
• Experience in price reporting and assessing commodities.
• An understanding of additional languages.
• Higher degree education, such as a Master’s degree or PhD.
• Broadcasting/Presenting skills.
• Knowledge of Americas and global trade markets. A detailed knowledge of markets is required to be able to direct coverage.

About S&P Global Commodity Insights
At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.

We’re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.

S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

For more information, visit http://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.