Americas Director of Communications: Strategic Media & Messaging

S&P Global Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Flexible downtime

Continuous learning

Retirement planning

Family perks

Perks for partners and kids

Job summary

S&P Global Energy in the Americas is seeking a Director of Communications to lead the development and execution of regional communications, strengthening visibility, media relationships, and alignment with corporate goals.

The role requires collaboration with leaders and subject matter experts to craft strategic narratives, draft external content, and manage crisis communications while measuring impact and guiding internal campaigns.

Qualifications

• Strategic communications leader with regional media relationships and ability to translate market dynamics into public narratives.
• Experience developing and executing PR strategies across the Americas region to achieve resonance and coverage.
• Experience drafting communications materials for internal and external audiences with clear messaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the communications strategy for S&P Global Energy in the Americas aligned with objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and SMEs to craft narratives and communicate strategic initiatives.
• Draft external content including press releases, statements, media advisories, pitch materials, and bylined articles.
• Ensure communications align with corporate values, vision, and guidelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with media, analysts, and journalists across the region.
• Coordinate media interviews, press briefings, and events to promote initiatives.
• Monitor and report on communications results aligned with goals.
• Manage media relations during crises and mitigate reputational risk.
• Create internal content and manage internal events as required.

Skills

Media relations

PR strategy

Drafting content

Stakeholder relations

Project management

Crisis communications

English fluency

AI literacy

Finance/Energy knowledge

Job description

S&P Global Energy in the Americas is seeking a Director of Communications to lead the development and execution of regional communications, strengthening visibility, media relationships, and alignment with corporate goals.

The role requires collaboration with leaders and subject matter experts to craft strategic narratives, draft external content, and manage crisis communications while measuring impact and guiding internal campaigns.