About The Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

The Role

Associate Price Reporter, Minerals & Fertilizer

The Team

The Minerals & Fertilizer price reporting team is the world’s leading Price Reporting Agency (PRA) and provider of market information on a diverse range of markets.

Responsibilities and Impact

The global Minerals & Fertilizer team publishes more than 300 price assessments, many of which are used as benchmarks by the market for trade negotiations and physical contracts. The successful candidate will work as a market reporter, publishing news, commentary and price assessments, as well as identifying and implementing ways of improving our coverage of the market.

• Reporting on daily, weekly, and monthly developments in the Minerals & Fertilizer markets, which include nitrogen (ammonia, urea, nitrates), PKS (phosphates, potash, sulphur and sulphuric acid) and cement

• Publishing timely and accurately-assessed price assessments, using S&P’s public methodology and specifications

• Engaging with the industry both virtually and in person, representing the business externally and seeking industry feedback on how our content is used and how it can be improved

• Proposing and implementing improvements to our market coverage, whether through proposing changes to our price assessments suite, or expanding our range of commentaries and written news coverage

Compensation/Benefits Information:

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $87,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. 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,

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, economics, communications, or a related discipline.

• 1-2 years of relevant experience.

• Excellent communication skills for interacting with diverse roles and personalities, both internally and externally.

• Self-starter mindset with effective problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to perform well under tight deadlines.

• Exceptional English speaking and writing skills.

• Global mindset with cultural and social sensitivity.

• Intellectual curiosity about market and industry dynamics.

• Quick learning ability to assimilate and utilize large amounts of information for decision-making.

• Accuracy under time pressure to deliver consistent and precise market assessments.

• Strong team collaboration skills to build resilient relationships within and across teams.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional time management skills, as this role involves managing multiple deadlines for different processes

• Personal resilience, as the fast-paced and public-facing nature of this role means that it involves a degree of pressure which the successful candidate must be able to manage

• Adaptability

• Exceptional working level of English: the international Minerals & Fertilizer markets typically work using English, and the successful candidate will write widely-read news content in English on an almost daily basis.

• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese and other relevant modern languages strongly preferred

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

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), EDTGRP202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 319019
Posted On: 2025-08-17
Location: Houston, Texas, United States