Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global communications strategies that position S&P Dow Jones Indices as the leading index provider and a trusted authority in the evolution of financial markets.
• Shape and advance S&P DJI’s and S&P Global’s DeFi communications narrative by translating complex technical and market developments into clear, credible messaging for financial and DeFi media, investors and broader market participants.
• Serve as a strategic communications partner to senior executives , including support for CEO communications, executive visibility, speaking opportunities, thought leadership, internal messaging, external statements, and high-priority stakeholder engagements.
• Lead communications for strategic projects aligned to business transformation, innovation, and growth, ensuring consistent messaging across product, corporate, executive, and enterprise communications channels.
• Partner with product, legal, commercial, marketing, and communications teams to develop integrated communications plans for index launches and priority offerings.
• Build and manage relationships with top-tier global media , including financial, business, technology, crypto/digital assets, and institutional investor outlets, to secure high-impact coverage that strengthens S&P DJI’s reputation and visibility.
• Develop compelling communications materials and content , including messaging frameworks, press releases, media pitches, executive talking points, briefing documents, FAQs, internal announcements, bylined articles, video and thought leadership content.
• Monitor market, regulatory, technology, and media developments across priority themes impacting benchmarks as well as index innovation to identify communications opportunities and reputational considerations.
• Support rapid-response and issues management activity , helping ensure S&P DJI communicates with clarity, accuracy, and consistency during periods of market volatility, media scrutiny, regulatory attention, or emerging industry debate.
• Track media coverage , message pull-through, audience engagement, and communications impact to evaluate performance and inform future strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in corporate communications or a startup environment with demonstrated experience in financial services or highly regulated industries
• Proven ability to develop strategic communications plans that support business objectives and influence external perception in complex, fast-moving environments
• Excellent writing, editing, and messaging skills with ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences
• Strong media relations experience with established relationships across business, financial, technology, and institutional investor media outlets
• Strategic AI fluency with ability to integrate AI tools into communications workflows while preserving accuracy, brand integrity, and ethical judgment

Preferred

• Experience in digital assets or emerging financial market infrastructure communications
• Background supporting crisis communications, issues management, or rapid-response communications in high-profile or sensitive environments
• Demonstrated experience with executive communications at C-suite level, including speech writing, media training, and thought leadership development
• Strong stakeholder and partnership skills with proven ability to build relationships across matrixed organizations and align diverse priorities into coherent narratives
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions, geographies, and seniority levels while managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines

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.