Head of Brand, Communications, and Events

Thomson Reuters•Frisco, TX

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Head of Brand, Communications, and Events is a senior enterprise leader responsible for stewarding, evolving, and activating the Thomson Reuters brand globally. This role owns brand strategy and execution, enterprise thought leadership, internal and external communications, and events—ensuring a cohesive, differentiated, and trusted presence across every audience and touchpoint. As a strategic partner to the CMCO and executive leadership team, this leader will translate enterprise strategy, subject‑matter expertise, and market insight into compelling narratives that reinforce Thomson Reuters’ purpose, values, and position as a global authority on law, tax, accounting, trade, risk, and the rule of law. The role balances long‑term brand and reputation stewardship with operational excellence, shaping how Thomson Reuters shows up as a trusted thought leader in a rapidly changing world. About the Role In this opportunity as Head of Brand, Communication, and Events, you will: Enterprise Brand Strategy & Governance Define and evolve the global Thomson Reuters brand strategy to support enterprise growth, transformation, and long‑term market leadership. Serve as steward of brand purpose, positioning, voice, and visual identity across all businesses, platforms, and regions. Establish and enforce brand governance, standards, and measurement to ensure consistency while enabling flexibility for business and regional needs. Partner closely with across functions to align brand strategy with enterprise priorities and customer experience. Thought Leadership Own the enterprise thought leadership strategy, positioning Thomson Reuters as a trusted, authoritative voice on the most critical legal, regulatory, economic, and societal issues impacting professionals and institutions globally. Provide enterprise leadership and strategic direction for the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI), ensuring its research, insights, and programming are aligned with brand strategy, reputation priorities, and enterprise narratives. Translate deep subject‑matter expertise, proprietary data, and insights—including TRI research and analysis—into clear, compelling thought leadership across reports, thought leadership publications, executive POVs, media engagement, digital platforms, and events. Ensure thought leadership is tightly integrated across brand, communications, marketing, and events—reinforcing credibility, trust, differentiation, and commercial relevance. Partner with TRI leadership, subject‑matter experts, product leaders, and external stakeholders to amplify Thomson Reuters’ intellectual capital in consistent, high‑impact ways. Set standards and measures for quality, relevance, and impact of enterprise thought leadership, including TRI outputs, ensuring it advances brand trust, reputation, and business outcomes. Internal & External Communications Lead enterprise‑wide communications strategy, integrating external communications, internal communications, executive communications, and change communications into a unified narrative. Ensure Thomson Reuters’ story is consistently told across media, employees, customers, partners, and other key stakeholders. Oversee executive thought leadership, positioning, and messaging in partnership with the CMCO, CEO, and senior leadership team. Drive high‑impact communication during moments of change, transformation, and market disruption to build trust, alignment, and engagement. Partner closely with Corporate Affairs, Investor Relations, HR, and Legal to ensure credibility, governance, and risk management. Global Events Strategy & Execution Own enterprise strategy for all Thomson Reuters events—internal and external—including flagship events, customer conferences, thought leadership forums, trade shows, executive convenings, and employee experiences. Ensure events are an extension of the brand and thought leadership strategy, delivering meaningful content, insight, and engagement aligned to strategic priorities. Drive innovation in event experiences (digital, hybrid, and in‑person) that elevate Thomson Reuters’ influence and authority. Establish clear ROI, experience standards, and strategic measurement across the global events portfolio. Leadership & Enterprise Influence Build and lead a high‑performing, globally distributed organization spanning brand, communications, thought leadership, and events. Act as a trusted advisor to the CMCO, CEO, and executive leadership team on brand, narrative, reputation, and positioning. Operate with a strong enterprise mindset—balancing centralized leadership with empowered business and regional partnership. Foster deep collaboration across Marketing, Product, Editorial, Sales, HR, Legal, and Corporate Affairs. Success Measures Strength and consistency of global brand positioning Impact, reach, and credibility of enterprise thought leadership Brand trust, reputation, and engagement metrics Effectiveness of internal and external communications Strategic impact and ROI of enterprise events Leadership effectiveness, talent development, and team engagement

Requirements

15+ years of senior leadership experience across brand, communications, thought leadership, and/or corporate marketing in a complex, global organization.
Proven experience positioning organizations or leaders as trusted authorities in their markets.
Executive presence with experience partnering directly with C‑suite leaders and boards.
Deep understanding of brand stewardship, narrative development, and reputation management.
Strong people leader with experience building and leading diverse, high‑performing global teams.
Experience in information‑driven, professional services, media, or regulated industries strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the global Thomson Reuters brand strategy to support enterprise growth, transformation, and long‑term market leadership.
Serve as steward of brand purpose, positioning, voice, and visual identity across all businesses, platforms, and regions.
Establish and enforce brand governance, standards, and measurement to ensure consistency while enabling flexibility for business and regional needs.
Partner closely with across functions to align brand strategy with enterprise priorities and customer experience.
Own the enterprise thought leadership strategy, positioning Thomson Reuters as a trusted, authoritative voice on the most critical legal, regulatory, economic, and societal issues impacting professionals and institutions globally.
Provide enterprise leadership and strategic direction for the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI), ensuring its research, insights, and programming are aligned with brand strategy, reputation priorities, and enterprise narratives.
Translate deep subject‑matter expertise, proprietary data, and insights—including TRI research and analysis—into clear, compelling thought leadership across reports, thought leadership publications, executive POVs, media engagement, digital platforms, and events.
Ensure thought leadership is tightly integrated across brand, communications, marketing, and events—reinforcing credibility, trust, differentiation, and commercial relevance.
Partner with TRI leadership, subject‑matter experts, product leaders, and external stakeholders to amplify Thomson Reuters’ intellectual capital in consistent, high‑impact ways.
Set standards and measures for quality, relevance, and impact of enterprise thought leadership, including TRI outputs, ensuring it advances brand trust, reputation, and business outcomes.
Lead enterprise‑wide communications strategy, integrating external communications, internal communications, executive communications, and change communications into a unified narrative.
Ensure Thomson Reuters’ story is consistently told across media, employees, customers, partners, and other key stakeholders.
Oversee executive thought leadership, positioning, and messaging in partnership with the CMCO, CEO, and senior leadership team.
Drive high‑impact communication during moments of change, transformation, and market disruption to build trust, alignment, and engagement.
Partner closely with Corporate Affairs, Investor Relations, HR, and Legal to ensure credibility, governance, and risk management.
Own enterprise strategy for all Thomson Reuters events—internal and external—including flagship events, customer conferences, thought leadership forums, trade shows, executive convenings, and employee experiences.
Ensure events are an extension of the brand and thought leadership strategy, delivering meaningful content, insight, and engagement aligned to strategic priorities.
Drive innovation in event experiences (digital, hybrid, and in‑person) that elevate Thomson Reuters’ influence and authority.
Establish clear ROI, experience standards, and strategic measurement across the global events portfolio.
Build and lead a high‑performing, globally distributed organization spanning brand, communications, thought leadership, and events.
Act as a trusted advisor to the CMCO, CEO, and executive leadership team on brand, narrative, reputation, and positioning.
Operate with a strong enterprise mindset—balancing centralized leadership with empowered business and regional partnership.
Foster deep collaboration across Marketing, Product, Editorial, Sales, HR, Legal, and Corporate Affairs.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role)
Flex My Way policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities
Work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
Culture of continuous learning and skill development
Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach
Flexible vacation
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
Access to the Headspace app
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee incentive programs
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs
Competitive 401k plan with company match
Competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off
Paid holidays (including two company mental health days off)
Parental leave
Sabbatical leave
Optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee
Optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Fitness reimbursement
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee
Access to 529 Plan
Commuter benefits
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan