Sr. Director of Narrative & Content

London, UK (On-site)

$150K/yr – $264K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 11 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the Institute's narrative, flagship content, and distribution strategy, aligning editorial voice with research leaders to elevate insights across enterprise channels while collaborating with marketing, editorial, and executive leadership; drive reach through flagship content, emerging channels, and AI-enabled tools, and manage stakeholder relationships to ensure resonant, executive-level storytelling.

  • Narrative leadership across research and editorial voice
  • Flagship content creation and enablement with broad distribution
  • AI-enabled distribution and cross-functional collaboration

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Institute Narrative & Editorial Leadership: Define the narrative “throughlines” that connect research, leadership perspective, and market reality into an influential S&P Global point of view, based on the research agenda defined by the Head of the Institute and Research Fellows . Translate complex research into accessible storytelling and manage the institute's editorial voice. Work in partnership with divisions to elevate their research into enterprise-relevant narratives, while preserving divisional ownership of underlying analysis, data and authorship.
  • Flagship Content and Enablement: Amplify the impact of the Institute’s research with the market’s key decision-makers by leveraging a range of tools including flagship reports, digital formats, video, podcasts, executive briefings, AI/GEO discoverability, media content, in partnership with content marketing, communication teams. Align the Institute’s key publications with enterprise flagship events and programming.
  • Emerging Channels, AI-Enabled Tools, and Agentic Distribution: Identify, test, and leverage emerging channels, formats, and distribution models that increase the visibility and engagement of the Institute’s insights. Leverage AI-enabled tools to accelerate content adaptation, increase discoverability, and support scaling, by leveraging the latest developments on agentic distribution models and GEO/AI-era visibility standards, in partnership with the demand generation and technology teams.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Works in close partnership with the Head of the S&P Global Institute and the Research Fellows, who define the research agenda, to shape the voice of the Institute on agreed priorities through publications and external positioning. Collaborate with EDP and Communications on the Institute’s editorial style and risk management guardrails. Work closely with CCO, CMO, and Marketing on strategies for producing highly visible and digestible content aligned with clients’ main focus of interest. Engage divisional SMEs for voice, contribution, and validation.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in editorial leadership, thought leadership, content strategy, or a related domain within S&P’s core areas of expertise, research, media, or professional services.
  • Exceptional writer with demonstrated ability to craft compelling executive-level narratives that distill complex research and data into clear, resonant stories for senior audiences.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively and influence across cross-functional teams, including research, editorial, marketing, communications, and events, without direct authority.
  • Track record of driving content reach and impact through modern distribution channels, including emerging digital and AI-enabled platforms.
  • Strong stakeholder management capabilities, including the ability to align and influence senior leaders, divisional partners, and external stakeholders.

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.
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