Managing Editor / Oil - Chemical, Oil Shipping News

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

Grade (for internal use): 11/12

The Team:

S&P Global Energy's global oil news team is a core part of the Platts benchmark pricing division, breaking news and delivering front-line reporting that connects directly to market fundamentals. This is a highly motivated, dispersed group of senior reporters across Singapore, Dubai, and London who cover the world's most critical crude, refined product, and oil shipping markets. We value deep market expertise, sharp news instincts, and the ability to link complex price dynamics to geopolitical events. You will be part of a dynamic and dedicated team that values regional expertise and collaboration. Working closely with market reporting counterparts, you will align coverage with benchmark strategy and new content initiatives.

Responsibilities and Impact:

-Lead and motivate a dispersed editorial team across APAC and EMEA to produce groundbreaking commodity news tied to key Platts benchmarks like Dated Brent, Dubai, and Murban.
-Oversee the handling of sensitive content from the team, providing crucial guidance and approval for stories involving named companies, regulatory issues, or geopolitical risk.
-Coordinate closely with pricing, analytics, and research teams to ensure news coverage aligns with Market on Close developments and benchmark price dynamics.
-Develop and maintain senior sources across National Oil Companies, oil majors, trading houses, and regulators globally. 
-Drive the deployment of AI tools and workflows across the team. 
-Drive talent development and succession planning across the regional bench to maintain team stability in a highly competitive market.
-Lead crisis coverage during major events like OPEC+ decisions or shipping disruptions, and represent Platts editorially at major conferences.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

-Extensive experience as a news writer, journalist, and editor with an in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of media law.
-Deep understanding of global oil market fundamentals, demand and supply, trade flows, and price dynamics including cracks and spreads.
-Proven track record in managing and motivating global reporting teams in a fast-paced news environment.
-Clear capability to oversee and approve sensitive, legally exposed, and anonymously sourced content.
-Strong crisis leadership skills to guide coverage during rapid market changes or geopolitical events.
-Excellent communication skills to partner effectively across different time zones and divisions.
-A calm, decisive editorial judgment when handling complex stories under tight deadlines.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

-Existing strong relationships with senior market sources, regulators, and industry leaders.
-Working knowledge of the S&P Global Platts Market on Close process and relevant benchmark prices.
-Experience presenting or representing a major news organization at global industry events.

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, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more atwww.spglobal.com/energy.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.  

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
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