Director of Communications, Americas

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

About the Role:

The Director of Communications Americas will play a key role in leading the development and execution of communications within the Americas region. This position focuses on enhancing the visibility and reputation of S&P Global Energy by building relationships with key media supporting senior stakeholders and ensuring consistent and strategic messaging. This role is highly collaborative requiring teamwork with colleagues leadership and subject matter experts to deliver impactful communications that support divisional and corporate goals.

Impact:

• Develop and execute communications strategies that position S&P Global Energy as a leader in data insights news and benchmarks across global energy and commodities markets.
• Support media relations efforts by cultivating strong relationships with top-tier media outlets journalists and industry influencers to achieve impactful media citations and coverage.
• Track regional media coverage and internal metrics to measure the effectiveness of communications and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Contribute to broader strategic planning and execution of communications including crisis communications and rapid-response strategies.
• Collaborate on internal communications campaigns and content.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the communications strategy for S&P Global Energy within the Americas region aligned with divisional and corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and subject matter experts to craft compelling narratives and communicate key strategic initiatives and innovations.
• Draft and distribute external content including press releases statements media advisories pitch materials and bylined articles.
• Ensure all communications align with S&P Globals corporate values vision and strategic goals as well as communications practice and guidelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with colleagues stakeholders top-tier global media industry analysts and key journalists across the region.
• Coordinate media interviews press briefings and events to promote divisional initiatives and corporate goals.
• Monitor and report on communications results aligned with divisional and enterprise strategic goals.
• Manage media relations during crises ensuring effective responses and mitigating potential reputational risks.
• Create internal content and manage internal events as required.

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $95007 to $166056 USD. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individuals 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 eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees please click here

What Were Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Strategic communications leader with industry credibility extensive regional media relationships and the ability to translate complex market dynamics into impactful public narratives.

• Experience developing and executing PR strategies throughout the region using creativity to achieve resonance and penetration and the ability to identify and drive high-value opportunities.
• Experience in drafting and managing communications materials for both internal and external audiences with the ability to craft clear and compelling messages for diverse audiences.
• Proven experience in building relationships with colleagues stakeholders media outlets and industry influencers with the ability to take ownership and drive actions forward.
• Strong project management skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle time-sensitive issues and support media relations during crisis situations.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in external communications media relations or public relations preferably in financial services energy data analytics or technology. Familiarity with the financial and commodities markets data services or analytics sectors is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• High degree of AI literacy to help plan prepare and measure communications efforts.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work As part of our Return to Work initiative Restart we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply and will actively support your return to the workplace.

Whats In It For You

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were 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 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. Were committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
Integrity Discovery Partnership

Throughout our history the worlds 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 cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed 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: Its 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 awardssmall perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged 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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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability marital status military veteran status unemployment status or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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Required Experience:

Director