Responsibilities

• Collaborate with fellow team members and internal stakeholders to develop and execute our public relations strategy that aligns with S&P Global Ratings’ goals and objectives, and with S&P Global’s enterprise communications goals.
• Work with our spokespeople to proactively seek earned media placements including op-eds, feature placements and broadcast opportunities.
• Build relationships with local and regional reporters through proactive outreach.
• Show creativity and innovativeness in engaging with media and determine best channels for messaging.
• Communicate with a range of stakeholders in a respectful and thoughtful manner, and don’t shy away from challenges.
• Assist team colleagues with crisis communications aimed at protecting the division’s reputation, including drafting messaging and media training.
• Partner with team colleagues to collate intelligence on media share of voice and other metrics.
• Be comfortable working within a matrix environment and be willing to pitch in and provide support when needed for other team members.
• Work within a team across multiple time zones and, sometimes, under tight deadlines.
• Follow directions, escalate challenges and produce finished projects that meet or exceed expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Communications, Journalism, English, Finance or related fields; or equivalent relevant experience.
• 4+ years of internship or professional work experience in a communications team in a financial or corporate environment.
• Capital markets / financial markets / credit markets / regulated business preferred, but essential to have an understanding of the global financial markets.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and strong relationship-building skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly proficient in digital literacy.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office suite is a must.
• Ability to work in office on a hybrid basis.
• A proactive team player that can work well independently.
• Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Preferred

• Experience in translating complex concepts to actionable, understandable plans and materials.
• Strong relationships with top tier media.
• Experience in managing multiple stakeholders, building strong relationships and networks; project management skills helpful.
• Knowledge of basic CMS and social media is a plus.

Benefits

• 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: It’s 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 awards—small perks can make a big difference.