Managing Editor EMEA/APAC Oil, Chemical, Oil Shipping News

Grade Level (for internal use): 12 Grade (for internal use) : 11/12 The Team: S&P Global Energy's global oil news team is a core part of the Platts benchmark pricing division, breaking news and delivering front-line reporting that connects directly to market fundamentals. This is a highly motivated, dispersed group of senior reporters across Singapore, Dubai, and London who cover the world's most critical crude, refined product, and oil shipping markets. We value deep market expertise, sharp news instincts, and the ability to link complex price dynamics to geopolitical events. You will be part of a dynamic and dedicated team that values regional expertise and collaboration. Working closely with market reporting counterparts, you will align coverage with benchmark strategy and new content initiatives.   Responsibilities and Impact :   -Lead and motivate a dispersed editorial team across APAC and EMEA to produce groundbreaking commodity news tied to key Platts benchmarks like Dated Brent, Dubai, and Murban. -Oversee the handling of sensitive content from the team, providing crucial guidance and approval for stories involving named companies, regulatory issues, or geopolitical risk. -Coordinate closely with pricing, analytics, and research teams to ensure news coverage aligns with Market on Close developments and benchmark price dynamics. -Develop and maintain senior sources across National Oil Companies, oil majors, trading houses, and regulators globally.  -Drive the deployment of AI tools and workflows across the team.  -Drive talent development and succession planning across the regional bench to maintain team stability in a highly competitive market. -Lead crisis coverage during major events like OPEC+ decisions or shipping disruptions, and represent Platts editorially at major conferences.     What We’re Looking For:   Basic Required Qualifications:   -Extensive experience as a news writer, journalist, and editor with an in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of media law. -Deep understanding of global oil market fundamentals, demand and supply, trade flows, and price dynamics including cracks and spreads. -Proven track record in managing and motivating global reporting teams in a fast-paced news environment. -Clear capability to oversee and approve sensitive, legally exposed, and anonymously sourced content. -Strong crisis leadership skills to guide coverage during rapid market changes or geopolitical events. -Excellent communication skills to partner effectively across different time zones and divisions. -A calm, decisive editorial judgment when handling complex stories under tight deadlines.   Additional Preferred Qualifications:   -Existing strong relationships with senior market sources, regulators, and industry leaders. -Working knowledge of the S&P Global Platts Market on Close process and relevant benchmark prices. -Experience presenting or representing a major news organization at global industry events. About S&P Global Energy At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration. S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at   www.spglobal.com/energy . What’s In It For You?

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