Senior Energy Reporter - North American Focus

About the role

Our client is a well-established international business news publisher known for independent, insight-driven journalism read by senior decision-makers. They are seeking an experienced business journalist to cover the North American energy industry from Houston. This is a senior, highly visible role for someone who can work independently while being part of a close, globally connected newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Break exclusive news and deliver fast, accurate reporting on energy companies, projects and policy across the United States and Canada
• Produce a broad mix of content, from breaking news and earnings coverage to in-depth features, analysis and investigative pieces
• Cover key areas including shale, offshore exploration and development, LNG, oilfield services, and the industry's lower-carbon initiatives
• Build and maintain a strong network of senior industry sources
• Attend major industry conferences, with opportunities to moderate panels, take part in discussions and network on behalf of the publication
• Work closely with editors and reporters across several international time zones, including regular daily editorial handovers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; a background in business, economics or a related field is an advantage
• Knowledge of the oil, gas or wider energy sector is a strong advantage but not essential
• Proven experience as a business journalist covering an industry, with a track record of original and exclusive stories
• Excellent reporting, writing and editing skills across online news and long-form features
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the curiosity to dig beneath the headlines
• Confidence engaging with senior executives and strong people skills
• A self-directed, proactive approach suited to remote work, paired with a genuine team mindset
• Data journalism and multimedia skills

Pay

Base salary of $120,000 to $140,000 (commensurate with experience).

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits program
• Travel of roughly 1 to 2 days per month
• Relocation assistance to Houston