Job Information
S&P Global Reporter, Federal Energy Policy in Washington, District Of Columbia
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
09
The Role : Reporter, Federal Energy Policy
S&P Global Commodity Insights is seeking an experienced reporter to cover federal power policy in the courts and at key agencies.
The successful candidate will skillfully balance beat reporting and enterprise features. The role will focus on the dynamic nature of federal energy and climate policy, including clean energy initiatives, competitive power markets, electric transmission, grid reliability, and federal funding of climate change and energy policies.
Core job duties include:
• Cover the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's power policies and initiatives.
• Coverage of the US Environmental Protection Agency's policies and rules.
• Follow US Dept. of Energy's efforts to incent and fund energy infrastructure and other initiatives aimed at easing the energy transition.
• Perform relevant data analyses, including using in-house data to assess the energy industry impacts of federal actions.
• Cover federal court proceedings reviewing federal agency actions.
The Impact: Your focus on the energy transition and the laws and policies that help to shape it will produce critical insights on many of the defining questions of the decades ahead. Your thought-provoking news and analysis will be distributed across major S&P Global platforms including Capital IQ Pro, Platts Connect and Connect by S&P Global.
What’s in it for you:
• Become a leading expert in a dynamic policy environment influencing the US’s energy transition.
• 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, office.
Responsibilities:
• Write clear, concise, and engaging stories that inform and educate our readers. • Cover hearings, speeches and conferences.
• Interview policymakers, executives and other key stakeholders.
• Help drive our coverage strategy around federal actions on power policy amid the energy transition, including agency rulemakings and court rulings.
• Develop and use data, analysis and visuals to support your reporting and make your stories more impactful.
• Build readership throughout the industry and among regulatory, legal and other decisionmakers.
What We’re Looking For:
Basic Qualifications:
• 2+ years of professional journalism experience.
• 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Federal agency knowledge.
• Knowledge of energy industry developments and trends.
• Demonstrated analytical and data visualization experience.
• Experience participating in panels, podcasts and other media.
Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $ 56,392.00 - 113,135.00. 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 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, visit https://www.spgbenefitessentials.com/newhires.
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: 301286
Posted On: 2024-05-15
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States