About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

10

The Role: The Managing Editor is a core member of the Crop Science team and is involved in the daily production and publication of quality news and analysis of the crop protection, seeds and digital agriculture sectors for our global clients. The person will be expected to become an expert on all developments and trends in the global industry, through which they will also support other colleagues in client calls and presentations.

The Team: We are currently looking for a Managing Editor to join S&P Global Commodity Insights’ dynamic Crop Science Market Reporting team to support the ongoing industry leading news service. The Crop Science team produces world class news, analysis, forecasts and data across global seed and crop protection markets.

What’s in it for you:

• The successful candidate would lead and guide a team of experienced reporters based globally who are specialists in regional regulatory and market developments in the Crop Science industry.

• Opportunities to represent S&P Global Commodity Insights at industry events, face-to-face meetings, presenting at conferences and webinars to further develop S&P Global as the leading presence in the Crop Science markets.

Responsibilities:

• Daily planning, writing, editing and publishing of news from the global crop protection, seeds and digital agriculture industries. The person will be responsible for the smooth and timely flow of news, analysis and interviews and will have a knack for spotting trends on which to produce timely content.

• Coordinate editorial publications and meetings.

• Build and nurture a team of experienced reporters.

• Create and manage detailed content schedules.

• Analyze performance metrics across pre-defined parameters to quantify results.

• Monitor and optimize performance to meet traffic, engagement and growth targets.

• Implement best practices, workflows, tools and templates to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the publishing process.

• Attend events on behalf of the company.

What We’re Looking For:

• Editing and writing prowess: First and foremost, the candidate should have excellent spoken, written and editing skills in English. He/she should have prior experience in handling editorial functions in a newsroom. We follow a stringent peer-proofing process, and the candidate should be able to contribute to this meaningfully. Our high-quality reporting makes us the go-to news service for the agrochemical industry, and the applicant must be able to uphold and improve our editorial integrity.

• News sense: We provide a very specialized service that differs from regular news coverage in terms of approach and content. An understanding of the topics we cover is essential. Crop protection is a fast-evolving sector, and the areas we focus on change based on requirements that are assessed internally. The candidate should have the aptitude to adapt to these changes and promptly incorporate them into his/her workflow.

• A deep interest in agricultural markets and how they operate. As our focus is on Crop Science, with an emphasis on crop protection, seeds and digital agriculture, familiarity with these areas is preferred. Relevant work experience, on top of writing and editing skills, will be an added advantage.

• Self-starter: We are a small team spread across the globe, with each reporter specializing in specific regions. The candidate must have the ability to work through unforeseen disruptions and ensure that crucial news coverage continues unhindered, and content updated on the website.

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of eight years of previous working experience in reporting and editorial functions.

• Exceptional ability in copywriting and editing.

• Excellent MS Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint skills.

• Good knowledge of content management systems.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Outstanding communication, presentation and leadership skills.

• Strong inter-personal and communication skills, and the ability to develop trust and respect from both colleagues as well as clients.

• You will have high energy, are willing and able to deal with client requests as they arise, and to travel as the job requires.

• Relevant industry experience in agriculture-related industries such as crop protection, seeds or digital agriculture will be an added advantage.

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.

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.

20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), EDTGRP202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 304241

Posted On: 2024-07-06

Location: London, United Kingdom