Director of Communications, Americas

S&P Global • Houston, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the financial and commodities markets, data services, or analytics sectors is a plus.

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 Global's 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.

Benefits

• Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Retail discounts to referral incentive awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed