Senior External Communications Strategist — AI-Powered PR

EF; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's is seeking an experienced communications professional to develop and drive strategic initiatives across the EMEA region. You will partner with internal business groups to deliver external and internal communications plans, craft media outreach materials, and manage relationships with journalists to enhance Moody’s visibility.

You will lead media interviews, speaking engagements, and thought leadership coverage while leveraging AI tools to monitor results and inform reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in communications, PR, and/or journalism, preferably in an agency.
• Experience in regulated industries, financial services, technology, or related sectors preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Strong media relations with journalists and media outlets across the EMEA region.
• Excellent presentation skills with ability to advise senior partners.
• Highly organized with strong time management in a fast-paced global environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 apps; capable of using AI tools to streamline workflows.
• Fluent English; business-level German/French/Arabic (B2+) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communications initiatives strengthening Moody’s brand and thought leadership in EMEA.
• Partner with internal groups to deliver external and internal communications strategies.
• Create media outreach plans, messaging, Q&A documents, and spokesperson materials.
• Build relationships with journalists and media organizations to raise Moody’s visibility.
• Identify opportunities for interviews, speaking engagements, and thought leadership coverage.
• Respond promptly to media inquiries with consistent Moody’s perspectives.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to monitor coverage and develop reporting insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align messaging; provide weekend/out-of-hours support as needed.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Regulated industries knowledge

AI in communications

Public speaking

Time management

Team collaboration

English proficiency

German/French/Arabic (B2+)

Education

Undergraduate degree in Journalism/Communications/Business/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft 365

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills And Competencies

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in communications, public relations, and/or journalism, ideally within an agency environment
• Experience in regulated industries, financial services, technology, or related sectors preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop compelling narratives for diverse audiences
• Strong media relations experience with the ability to build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets across the EMEA region
• Excellent presentation skills and impactful on-screen presence with the ability to advise and influence senior business partners
• Highly organized with strong time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 applications, Copilot, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and SharePoint
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use.
• English proficiency is essential; business fluency in German, French, or Arabic at B2 level or higher is preferred
  
  

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred
  
  

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic communications initiatives that strengthen Moody’s brand, reputation, and thought leadership across the EMEA region.

• Partner with internal business groups to develop and deliver external and internal communications strategies that support business objectives
• Create and execute media outreach plans, key messages, question and answer documents, spokesperson materials, and other communications content
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and media organizations to enhance Moody’s visibility and thought leadership
• Proactively identify and secure opportunities for media interviews, earned speaking engagements, commentary placements, and thought leadership coverage
• Respond to media inquiries promptly and effectively while ensuring accurate and consistent representation of Moody’s perspectives
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to support communications campaigns, monitor media coverage, analyze results, and develop reporting insights
• Collaborate with marketing, branding, public relations, investor relations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure aligned messaging and communications activities
• Provide occasional weekend and out-of-hours support for media relations activities, including monitoring shared communications channels and responding to urgent inquiries
  
  

About The Team

The External Communications team within Global Corporate Affairs is responsible for strengthening Moody’s reputation and positioning the company as a leading provider of insights on risk. The team partners closely with business leaders and subject matter experts to elevate thought leadership, support strategic business priorities, and enhance stakeholder engagement across global markets. By joining the team, you will contribute to high-impact communications initiatives across the EMEA region while helping advance innovative approaches to storytelling, media engagement, and responsible adoption of AI-enabled communications tools.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.