Dow Jones & Company, Inc. is hiring: Reporter - Voluntary Carbon Market in Gaith

Dow Jones & Company is hiring a Reporter for the Voluntary Carbon Market in Gaithersburg, MD. The role involves collecting and analyzing carbon credit trade data, producing price assessments, and reporting on market activities. Candidates should have 3-4 years of journalism or market analysis experience, knowledge of the Voluntary Carbon Market, and strong writing skills. The position contributes to OPIS’ reputation in price reporting and market news.
Reporter - Voluntary Carbon Market in Gaithersburg, Maryland

About the Role:

The OPIS Carbon Markets team collects and analyzes carbon credit trade data to produce daily price assessments and uncovers and reports on activity across the entire scope of the market. In this role, you will focus on the Voluntary Carbon Market. You will assess the price of carbon offsets credits, write spot and feature news on pricing, market fundamentals, and the evolving industry for publication in the OPIS Global Carbon Offsets Report. Your work will contribute to OPIS’ reputation as a leading price reporting and news agency, providing transparent price assessments and real-time news and analysis for energy commodities and carbon credits markets. OPIS' price-discovery methodologies are in accordance with IOSCO (International Organization of Securities Commissions) Principles for Oil Price Reporting Agencies and with European Union Benchmark Regulation (BMR). You will report to the OPIS Carbon Markets Director.

About the Team:

OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides price transparency across the global fuel supply chain, including the Spot, Wholesale Rack, and Retail markets. OPIS enables customers to buy and sell energy commodities with confidence with multi-platform access to accurate data, real-time news, powerful software, and educational events. Our commitment to reliability is reinforced by personalized customer service and constant innovation. OPIS listens to what the energy community needs and responds with flexible and easy-to-use products. Navigating world fuel markets is complex – OPIS makes it simpler.

You Will:
• Collect and analyze daily carbon credit offsets price data from industry participants.
• Verify the legitimacy of market transactions and adhere to our pricing methodology to create daily price assessments.
• Generate breaking and feature news alerts on carbon markets, corporate and jurisdictional sustainability initiatives, and the climate standards and regulatory measures that impact pricing.
• Research and report on new developments in carbon offsetting standards and global initiatives.
• Contribute to social media content, blog posts, OPIS carbon events, webinars, and Dow Jones reports.
• Network and develop sources in the carbon industry.

You Have:
• 3-4 years’ journalism or market analysis experience.
• Knowledge of the Voluntary Carbon Market and/or cap-and-trade markets.
• Ability to quickly analyze pricing data, spot market drivers, and canvas sources to find answers.
• Covered emissions reduction markets, like the Voluntary Carbon Market, from a pricing perspective (preferred).
• Understanding of the trading landscape from climate project developers to corporate net-zero strategies (preferred).
• Well-developed news sense and demonstrated ability to write about complex topics clearly and succinctly.
• Demonstrated success in producing robust copy under tight deadlines.
• Experience with source development and market engagement.
• Willingness to cross-train to cover other carbon markets in a back-up capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree -OR- equivalent work experience.

Our Benefits:
• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans.
• Paid Time Off.
• Retirement Plans.
• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources.
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support.

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