Director - Plastics Sustainability Research & Analysis - Dow Jones & Company : Job Details

Job Description: About Our Organization: Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV). About the Team: Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones company, enables stakeholders in the global chemical industry to improve operational efficiency with deep insights, future outlooks, price discovery and consultation from a celebrated team of subject matter experts. We offer short- and long-term market coverage for more than 200 core building-block chemicals with a full suite of advisory services and top-tier events held around the globe. The worldwide chemical industry looks to Chemical Market Analytics to guide decisions and help manage risk across the entire value chain. About the Role: As Director, you will be responsible for global analysis and coverage of the plastics transition to circularity for the Circular Plastics Service. You will report to the Research and Analysis Executive Director. The Circular Plastics Service (CPS) provides our clients with the proprietary data, analytical tools, and strategic insight that they require to manage their long-term evolution toward a circular economy for their plastics business. In addition to this long-term offering, CPS will be launching a complimentary Recycle Plastics Service with a shorter-term focus on the more tactical needs of our clients. This monthly report will provide price discovery and a twelve-month rolling price forecast for the more standard grades of plastic Bales and PCR, a directory of Recyclers and Material Recycle Facilities (MRFs), commentary on relevant market developments, and updates on important regulatory and industry-led initiatives. Initially, the Recycle Plastics Service will cover the US and Europe, with Asian coverage to follow. You Will:

• Serve as the content manager for OPIS's Circular Plastics Service activities
• Take a lead role in developing strategy and direction for growth of the service
• Assume a leading role in developing the plastics sustainability organization to meet current objectives and position the team for growth and expansion
• Assure content that positions the service with government and financial entities, industry stakeholders (producers, brand owners, retailer), NGOs and stakeholder alliances
• Lead the development of content that supports strong relationships with leaders in Government, Finance, NGOs and Industry stakeholders to further advance OPIS' position in the space
• Develop understanding of the technologies for collection and sorting aspects of plastics waste and implications from advancements in IND 4.0
• Develop and leverage intra-company expertise and content to support platform deliverables
• Regular travel to visit existing clients and cultivate relationships with potential clients across the stakeholder value chain

You Have:

• 12 years of relevant technical and commercial background in the petrochemical industry
• Understanding of mechanical and chemical recycling processes, market drivers, and technologies
• Knowledge of technology providers, chemical producers, and plastics markets
• In-depth understanding of the plastics value chain, including waste management
• Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry; MBA preferred -OR- equivalent work experience
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with databases, process documentation, and business intelligence tools

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

Learn more about all our US benefits #LI-Hybrid Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put Reasonable Accommodation in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates. Business Area: Dow Jones - OPIS - CMA Job Category: Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence Union Status: Non-Union role Pay Range: $155,000 - $195,000 We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process. Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice. For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..