UK Reporter – Montel News

Job description

Job Title: UK Reporter – Montel News

Department: News

Reports to: Editor-in-Chief

Contract: Full-time

Location: London (hybrid/office-based as required)

Working hours: 40 hours per week (07:00–15:00, 08:00–16:00 or 09:00–17:00 shift)

About MontelMontel is a leading provider of energy market intelligence, delivering data, news, and analysis to professionals across European energy markets. With over 30 years of expertise, Montel supports decision-making through real-time reporting on power, gas, environmental markets, and wider energy transition developments.

Our newsroom produces fast, accurate, and insightful coverage of energy markets, helping clients understand price movements, policy changes, and structural shifts across the industry.

Role OverviewThe UK Reporter is responsible for delivering fast-paced, accurate, and insightful coverage of the UK energy markets for Montel News. The role focuses on UK power and gas markets, including price movements, supply and demand fundamentals, regulatory and policy developments, and broader market drivers affecting the UK energy system.

The reporter will produce daily news stories, market commentary, and analytical pieces, while also contributing to breaking news coverage and longer-form features. A key part of the role involves building strong industry contacts and identifying early signals of market-moving developments.

The role requires a strong understanding of energy market dynamics and the ability to quickly translate complex information into clear, accessible journalism.

Key ResponsibilitiesUK Energy Market Coverage

Cover UK wholesale power and gas markets with daily news and analysis

Track and report key price movements and underlying market drivers

Write fast, accurate breaking news stories affecting UK energy markets

Produce daily market commentary with clear explanation of trends and context

Monitor and interpret UK energy policy, regulation, and government interventions

Analyse supply-demand fundamentals, including generation, LNG flows, storage, and interconnection impacts

News Gathering & Reporting

Develop and maintain a strong network of industry contacts including utilities, traders, regulators, and analysts

Identify and break news relevant to UK energy markets

Produce features and in-depth analysis on key market themes and structural trends

Attend industry events, briefings, and conferences where relevant

Market Analysis & Insight

Translate complex market and policy developments into clear, data-driven journalism

Identify emerging trends in UK energy pricing and system dynamics

Support newsroom understanding of UK market developments through analysis and commentary

Collaboration & Newsroom Support

Work closely with editors and reporters across European coverage areas

Contribute to integrated coverage linking UK markets with wider European energy developments including through our planning function

File stories promptly in line with newsroom deadlines

Participate in editorial discussions and contribute story ideas for wider newsroom output

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Economics, Energy, Political Science, or related field

Experience in journalism, financial reporting, or energy/commodity markets reporting

Strong writing skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate news under tight deadlines

Good understanding of UK energy markets or demonstrable ability to learn quickly

Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and market movements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement

Preferred

Knowledge of UK power and gas markets, including pricing mechanisms and key drivers

Familiarity with UK energy policy and regulatory framework (e.g. Ofgem, DESNZ)

Experience reporting on commodities or financial markets

Existing contacts within the UK energy sector

Ability to identify and develop original news stories in a competitive environment

Experience working in a real-time news or wire-style newsroom

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English