Senior Editor

Job Description:

About the Role:
Chemical Market Analytics is looking for a senior editor to join our global editorial team. The editorial team edits chemical industry market reports, strategic studies and bespoke projects and will work closely with high-profile subject matter experts. The ideal candidate is either an editor with a proven track record of editing industry publications, or a technical writer ready to make the transition to editing. Experience editing publications covering the chemical industry or other manufacturing industries is a plus.

You Will:

• Edit English language publications and projects on technical and analytical subject matters pertaining to the global chemical and related industries

• Edit raw text from authors, researchers and consultants for publication in industry market reports and consulting projects

• Correct spelling, grammar, text structure and flow to enhance readability for technical and non-technical client audiences

• Review graphs, tables, flowcharts and other non-text items for accuracy

• Work within existing Word and Powerpoint brand templates and Drupal content management system

• Work successfully with local and global teams to meet tight publication and project deadlines

You Have:

• Degree educated with experience of editing, preferably with an emphasis on chemical/manufacturing industries.

• Sound editorial judgment including experience of editing text written by non-native English speakers.

• Familiarity with Drupal/Word Press content management systems a strong plus

• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

• Adept at multitasking and managing a high volume of work.

• Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate publishing schedules.

• Background in petrochemical industry or other industry publications or technical writing preferred. 

About the Team:
Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones company, enables stakeholders in the global chemical industry to improve strategic planning and operational efficiency with deep insights, future outlooks, price discovery and consultation from an internationally renowned team of subject matter experts. We offer short- and long-term market coverage for more than 200 core building-block chemicals with a full suite of advisory services and top-tier events and conferences held around the globe. The worldwide chemical industry looks to Chemical Market Analytics to guide decisions and help manage risk across the entire value chain from energy to finished products. 

About Our Organization:
Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - OPIS - CMA

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Non-Union role