Digital Content Editor

*Please apply with covering letter and CV *

Location : Houston

Grade: 10 ( for internal purposes only )

The Role: This role sits within the Platts global news team and involves multimedia production, online curation, digital content enhancement, search optimization and social media, as well as content strategy. As Americas digital content editor, you will work closely with counterparts in EMEA and APAC, as well as with global pricing editors and analytics teams, in a fast-paced environment. You will help to drive growth of our digital platforms with smart use of SEO and social media and play a key role in delivering our podcast and video series.

The Impact: Ensure the timely publication of Platts' content online. Drive audience growth through the application of SEO and use of social media platforms to promote Platts' content. Innovate in digital delivery and presentation to provide a rich experience for our audience.

What's in it for you: This role offers the opportunity for a digital editor to apply the latest online publishing craft to boost the audience experience and reach of Platts' content. You'll be working closely with experts in commodities and energy and will tap into your own enthusiasm about the subject matter to get the best results, collaborating with a large team to create category-leading digital content. There is plenty of potential to apply your creativity and adopt emerging tools for content creation and publishing, as well as polishing your news judgment and content strategy.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $55,900 to $116,100. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit https://www.spgbenefitessentials.com/newhires .

Responsibilities

• Publish stories, podcasts, video and interactive content on various online platforms.
• Contribute to planning, scripting, recording podcasts and video; edit podcasts.
• Ensure all content is optimized for the web and SEO.
• Work closely with marketing to ensure initiatives are aligned and support business priorities.
• Analyze content performance and use data to drive strategy.
• Grow online audience with smart use of social media.
• Maximize the display of graphics and interactive content on the web.
• Work with management to deliver a digital strategy for S&P Global Platts.
• Help to train other team members in digital skills and best practice.

Basic qualifications:

• Very strong digital media skills, including SEO analytics, web curation, headline writing and social media best practice.
• Demonstrable interest in commodities and understanding of basic workings of commodity markets
• Comfortable with data and interested in data visualization - data underpins the majority of S&P Global Platts content.
• Strong communication skills
• Enthusiasm for continuous professional development in digital media skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-4 years' experience in news website curation
• Podcast production and editing skills
• Experience with Google Analytics and social/digital media management platforms such as Hootsuite, Libsyn and Vidyard would be an advantage

At S&P Global Platts, we provide the insights; you make better informed trading and business decisions with confidence. We're the leading independent provider of information and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets. Customers in over 150 countries look to our expertise in news, pricing and analytics to deliver greater transparency and efficiency to markets. S&P Global Platts coverage includes oil and gas, power, petrochemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.

S&P Global Platts is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.platts.com .

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy ("the Policy") that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy's requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.

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:

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