Commodity Associate Intern

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Role:
S&P Global Commodity Insights is seeking candidates for our 10-weeks internship program
commencing in June 2025 within our Market Reporting and Trading Solutions (MRTS)
team. As a part of the internship, candidates will have the opportunity to learn about the market 
reporting and price formation processes in addition to learning to generate and news coverage. 
You will be involved in working directly with one or more price reporting teams across oil, natural 
gas, power, petrochemicals, shipping, and agriculture and will gain exposure on how to generate 
the content that powers Platts' price assessments and news produced for the markets we cover.
The Team:
The MRTS team of Commodity Insights is the industry leader in market reporting for
commodities. It manages and publishes the largest number of price assessments for commodities
globally, and some of the most important price benchmarks, all under the Platts brand. The MRTS
editorial team is also the leader in the reporting of news about the commodities markets for the
trading community. You will be part of a global team in Platts Content and will be considered a 
specialist in the market(s) you will be working in.
The Impact:

• We are looking for world-class thinkers to join our team at S&P Global Platts, the principal 
provider of commodity price assessment & information to more than 10,000 customers in 150 
countries. The content you generate & the relationships you build are essential to the markets.

• Our real-time news, pricing and analytical services help markets operate with transparency 
and efficiency.

• Be part of a global company with a strong history of growth and a globally diverse workforce 
with 20 offices spanning five continents.

• Get the best of both worlds: a nimble, highly specialized company and a business casual 
culture with the benefits and backing of S&P Global – a company that fosters development 
and growth, as well as work-life balance.

• Market reporters provide insightful market commentaries that demonstrate Platts' thought 
leadership in the market, demonstrating our ability to spot key trends that help customers 
better anticipate market-moving events and phenomenon.
What's in it for you:

• Training – including basics of market reporting and editorial standards and new training on 
editing, reporting, writing and media law.

• Opportunity to learn about various aspects of Oil, Power, Natural Gas, LNG, Coal, 
Petrochemicals, Metals, Agriculture and Shipping markets.

• Exposure to number of market subjects including supply & demand, infrastructure issues, geopolitical issues, transportation & regulation, & how these subjects impact respective markets.

• Shadow experienced market reporters in assigned markets.

• Receive hands-on research and reporting experiences and conduct research and writing 
assignments for potential publication.

• Should you meet expectations and perform well, you will be offered at the end of the internship 
the opportunity to join the 2026 Commodity Associate Graduate Program

• Rotations and placements are based on business needs and determined by the business.
Responsibilities:

• Identify drivers moving the daily markets.

• Learn and demonstrate successful interviewing techniques and how to obtain data for 
commentary.

• Write concise, informative commentary.

• Verify source information through appropriate channels.

• Learn and demonstrate understanding of Platts Market on Close assessment process.

• Complete all assigned news training modules and foundational training to learn about the 
commodity market.

• Shadow an experienced price reporter in assigned markets.
What we're looking for:

• Fully matriculated Undergraduate or Postgraduate students in their penultimate year of 
studies. (Graduation date: no later than May 2027)

• Working Proficiency in Mandarin language.

• All degrees welcome: concentration in Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, 
Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, or Energy related disciplines preferred.

• Strong communication (good verbal skills, listening techniques & a clear, concise writing style)

• Able to learn quickly, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Understand importance of building strong relationships and partnering with team members

• Problem-solving, time-management, attention to detail and organizational abilities to work 
efficiently with clients.

• Intellectually curious; the ability to learn quickly.

• Some knowledge of social media and web technologies (e.g., HTML)

• Significant comfort level with suite of Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, 
Excel)
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. 
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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.

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