About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use):
10
Natural Gas News Reporter
The Team:
Our team is dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of natural gas news, navigating the complexities of corporate strategy, gas demand drivers and related policies. We are seeking an experienced reporter who can expertly balance beat reporting with enterprise features, focusing on US natural gas utilities and related subsectors, gas demand connected to data center build-out, evolving state and federal policies, and infrastructure spending.
Our collaborative environment fosters professional growth and encourages innovative storytelling, ensuring that our reporting remains impactful and relevant in this ever-evolving sector.
Responsibilities and Impact:
Your focus on the US natural gas utilities sector and the laws and policies that help to shape gas demand, corporate strategy and financial implications will produce critical insights for sector participants and stakeholders. Your thought-provoking news and analysis will be distributed across major S&P Global platforms including Capital IQ Pro and Platts' Core.
- Write clear, concise, and engaging stories that inform and educate our readers.
- Cover conference calls, corporate developments and conferences.
- Interview executives, policymakers and other key stakeholders.
- Develop and use data, analysis and visuals to support your reporting and make your stories more impactful.
- Make use of AI tools to support newsgathering, analysis and data visualizations; bring a flexible mindset and openness to new tools and techniques
- Build readership throughout the industry and among regulatory, legal and other decision-makers.
- Cover the US gas utilities corporate strategies.
- Coverage of growing gas demand tied to data centers.
- Follow policy developments that impact the downstream natural gas space.
- Cover financial health of sector companies.
What’s in it for you:
- Become a leading expert in a dynamic policy environment influencing the US’s power sector.
- Develop a robust network of industry and professional contacts.
- Access S&P Global’s vast financial and industry data, which you can use to enhance your reporting and add deep context to your stories.
- Build your skills to participate in podcasts, webinars, and other media channels.
- Enjoy a casual working environment, with a flexible work schedule based in our Washington, DC, or Houston, Texas office.
What We’re Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
- ·An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 2+ years of relevant experience in professional journalism, news reporting, energy sector coverage, or market-related analysis.
- Strong writing and reporting skills, along with excellent news judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute story ideas.
- Ability to understand and translate into easy-to-understand language dense policy and legal documents.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of natural gas industry developments and trends.
- Demonstrated analytical and data visualization experience.
- Experience participating in panels, podcasts and other media.
- Experience using AI tools for newsgathering and data analysis.
Right to Work Requirements:
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
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 $85,000.00 to $105,000.00 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 .
