Editor: S&P Global Ratings

S&P Global • Chicago, IL

4d • $65,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The S&P Global Ratings Editorial team consists of approximately 100 staff members worldwide and is part of our Analytical Business Operations and Controls division. As part of this team, you will collaborate with writers, editors, digital content producers, and Ratings analysts across all sectors to transform complex research, data, and analytical concepts into compelling published articles. We thrive in an exciting, dynamic, and global environment, and we are committed to putting our people first.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in digital journalism, communications, or a related discipline.
• Proven editing ability, with a minimum of three years' experience in financial research or business media.
• Demonstrated writing experience in financial journalism or adjacent fields (business, academic, or economic), with strong research writing ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise narratives.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of terminology and concepts used in financial markets.
• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.
• We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.
• Good interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, pressured environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, global, and multicultural environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a global and multicultural environment.
• Familiarity with digital content tools and platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Edit and refine credit-related research and data, including rating actions, comments on events, and in-depth entity-specific and industry reports.
• Ensure articles are grammatically accurate, adhere to house style, and meet publishing standards.
• Implement “digital-first” principles, emphasizing brevity and clarity in plain English.
• Highlight insights by refining key messages, topic sentences, and headlines.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and processes to ensure error-free publications under tight deadlines that comply with regulatory standards.
• Perform production tasks, ensuring all articles conform to global publishing standards in terms of format, style, and branding specifications.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees