S&P Global Commodity Insights Associate Program 2023 Summer Internship (Price Reporting)

S&P Global Commodity Insights Associate Program (2023 Summer Internship) Price Reporting

The Role: S&P Global Commodity Insights is seeking summer interns to work directly with one or more price reporting and strategic engagement teams across oil, natural gas, power, chemicals, shipping, metals, LNG, agriculture, and/or energy transition markets. The intern will learn how we generate the content that powers Platts' price assessments and news produced for the markets that we cover. The intern will learn about market reporting and price formation processes in addition to generating news coverage, performing research, and working on special projects.

The Location : Houston TX

The Team: Our team is global and team members are considered a specialist in the market(s) in which they work.

The Impact:

• We are looking for world-class thinkers to join us at S&P Global Commodity Insights, the principal provider of commodity price assessments and information to approximately 13,000 customers in 150 countries. The content you generate and the relationships you build are essential to the commodities markets we cover.
• Join a company with a strong history of growth and a globally diverse workforce with offices spanning five continents. You will be known as a respected source of essential commodity market information and part of a renowned brand. Our real-time news, pricing and analytical services help markets operate with transparency and efficiency.
• Get the best of both worlds: a nimble, highly specialized company and a business casual culture with the benefits and backing of S&P Global - a company that champions development and growth, as well as work-life balance.
• Price reporters provide insightful market commentaries that demonstrate Platts' thought leadership across the globe, showcasing our ability to spot key trends that help customers better anticipate market-moving events.

What's in it for you:

• 10-week summer internship commencing in June 2023
• Training and mentorship - including Basics of Market Reporting & Editorial Standards, as well as training on commodity markets, editing, reporting, and writing
• Opportunity to learn about various aspects of oil, power, natural gas, LNG, chemicals, metals, agriculture, shipping and/or energy transition markets, and contribute to critical research projects
• Exposure to a number of market subjects including supply and demand, infrastructure, geopolitics, transportation, and regulation, and how these subjects impact respective markets
• Shadow experienced Price Reporters in assigned markets
• Receive hands-on research and reporting experience
• Conduct research and writing assignments for potential publication

Responsibilities:

• Identify drivers moving daily markets
• Complete research and/or specials projects
• Become skilled in successful interviewing techniques and how to obtain data for commentary
• Write concise, informative commentary and research pieces
• Verify source information through appropriate channels
• Learn and demonstrate understanding of Platts price assessment and Market-on-Close process

Qualifications:

• Students graduating in Fall 2023 are preferred; Masters students also considered
• Journalism majors are preferred but all majors are welcome
• Strong communication skills (good verbal skills, listening techniques, and a clear, concise writing style)
• Problem-solving, time-management, attention to detail & strong organizational skills
• Intellectually curious, and the ability to learn quickly and produce high-quality results
• Some knowledge of social media and web technologies (e.g. HTML)
• Significant comfort level with suite of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• This program is limited to those who are a US citizen, lawful permanent resident (LPR), asylee or refugee.

S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world's leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you'll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.

S&P Global Commodity Insights enables organizations to create long-term, sustainable value with data and insights for a complete view on the global energy and commodities 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: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.

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203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), EDTGRP203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 281953
Posted On: 2023-03-20
Location: Houston, Texas, United States