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Graduate Journalism Training Scheme(June 2026 intake)Location: Holborn, London, UK. Application Deadline: Thursday 23rd April 2026Include an original cover letter outlining your interest in this role.We will not advance any application that does not include a cover letter.Do not use AI to write your cover letter, we want to see how you write. Argus, a leading provider of energy and commodity markets information, wants to find a small number of brilliant graduates to join a paid journalism training programme at our busy central-London office.If you have a curious and analytical mind, a strong work ethic and an interest in how markets work this could be an exciting opportunity for you.Our six-month programme will provide you with training in commodity markets journalism, market analysis, news writing and market reporting. At the end of the six months, successful trainees will be promoted to reporters. The scheme will provide you with: Intensive news-writing trainingExposure to different commodities which could include oil, metals, fertilizers, electricity and gasSkills to build, curate and interpret data sets that help explain market dynamicsThe confidence to contribute to producing price assessments, news, market analysisBy the end of the programme, you will need to demonstrate proficiency in reporting and writing breaking news, and in analysing markets for market commentaries. If you graduate to reporter, you will be expected to:Monitor and assess markets to produce news, analysis, price assessments and market commentariesAnalyse data to create insights into global commodity tradeSpeak to producers, buyers, traders and other key market sources to share market intelligenceTravel locally and abroad to attend meetings, conferences and industry events to build contacts, report on news and represent Argus Media Qualifications, Skills And Experience NeededA minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree in any disciplineFluency in English – other European languages are an advantageStrong research and analytical skillsDemonstrable interest in global business, politics and economicsAbility to learn quickly and work to tight deadlinesInquisitive by nature, self-motivated and organisedProficiency in Microsoft Office Excel an advantageWhat’s In It For YouOur rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, enterprising professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognises and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.Competitive graduate trainee salaryGroup pension schemeGroup healthcare and life assurance schemeHybrid working after probation period25 days annual holiday with incremental increase up to 30 daysSubsidised gym membershipSeason ticket travel loanCycle to work schemeFlexible benefits platform (ability to buy additional medical cover, life assurance, dental cover, holiday, critical illness, travel insurance & health screening)Extensive internal and external trainingHow To ApplyIf this programme grabs your attention, please send us your CV accompanied by a cover letter, explaining why you are applying, what about the role interests you and why you think you would be a good fit. Apply via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions If your application is successful, we will invite you to attend an assessment day, which will be conducted remotely by Video Conferencing.Testimonials From Previous Trainees“The Argus editorial programme provides a thorough training programme on how to be a market reporter — how to understand, talk about and write about commodity markets in a clear, concise yet interesting way. It is a programme that supports you and sets you up for a career within the industry. If you’re like me and have an analytical mind, a strong writing ability and a desire to communicate ideas and talk with new people daily, this is a programme you should consider.”“This programme is a great opportunity to develop a wide range of skills, from writing news articles and market commentaries to updating and analysing large datasets. I strongly encourage anyone who is looking to kickstart their career in journalism to apply for the role, as you will receive excellent training from day one and be supported throughout your journey, as well as gaining extensive experience in fast-moving commodity markets.”“The Argus programme offers young journalists the rare opportunity to cover stories at the heart of the global economy early in their career, while developing essential data journalism and writing skills. The training I received helped me to make sense of the niche world of commodity markets, and gave me confidence to write news stories, analyses, and commentaries on the markets I cover. This programme is ideal for anyone who is eager to learn something new every day.”Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets.Headquartered in London with 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.
