Assistant Vice President, Executive Communications & Thought Leadership

Moody's Investors Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 126,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Parental leave

PTO

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Moody's Investors Service is seeking an experienced writer to drive executive communications and thought leadership for the CEO, CFO, and CAO across platforms.

You will craft remarks, briefing materials, and opinion content, collaborating with Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs to ensure accuracy and alignment with Moody's voice. The role demands rapid, precise drafting and strategic messaging across senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of professional writing experience in corporate communications, journalism, speechwriting, or related field.
• Ability to write across multiple executive voices with distinct tones.
• Strong research skills and ability to identify speaking and thought leadership opportunities.
• Curiosity about markets, credit, regulation, Moody's sectors; surface opportunities proactively.
• Draft and edit quickly under deadlines, including on sensitive topics.
• Collaborate with executive teams, investor relations, and stakeholders to align content.
• Understand AI concepts and explore responsible AI practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive executive communications and thought leadership for the CEO, CFO and CAO across platforms.
• Build understanding of each executive's priorities to ensure consistent, on-brand messaging and organized content.
• Monitor industry news and surface speaking, media, and leadership opportunities.
• Draft remarks, talking points, op-eds, and briefing materials across three executive voices.
• Support enterprise content and recognition campaigns to strengthen Moody's brand.
• Collaborate with Reputation, Corporate Affairs, and teams to keep content timely and aligned.
• Track opportunities and outcomes to refine strategy.
• Manage multiple writing and research assignments with high quality and speed.

Skills

executive voice adaptability

research & monitoring

deadline writing

cross-functional collaboration

organizational skills

AI awareness / responsible use

thought leadership

markets, credit, regulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

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

• 7-10 years of professional writing experience in corporate communications, journalism, speechwriting, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to write across multiple executive voices simultaneously while maintaining each leader's distinct positioning and tone
• Strong research and industry monitoring skills, with the ability to proactively identify speaking, media, and thought leadership opportunities
• Genuine curiosity about markets, credit, regulation, and the sectors Moody's serves, with the initiative to surface opportunities rather than simply execute assignments
• Proven ability to draft and edit quickly and accurately under deadline pressure, including on sensitive or fast-moving topics
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with executive teams, communications colleagues, investor relations, and business stakeholders to deliver accurate and aligned content
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent writing and research assignments at a high bar for quality
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field

Responsibilities

Drive executive communications and thought leadership for the CEO, CFO and CAO, turning strategic priorities into impactful content across platforms.

• Build and maintain a deep understanding of each executive's strategic priorities, established voice, and narrative positioning to ensure all communications are consistent, purposeful, and on-brand, while keeping files, systems, relevant recordings and version histories organized and accessible to support consistency and future content development
• Monitor industry news, market developments, and competitor activity to proactively surface relevant speaking, media, and thought leadership opportunities for each executive
• Draft executive communications — including remarks, talking points, op-eds, briefing materials, and written commentary — working across three distinct executive voices from established voice guidance
• Write and edit enterprise content supporting Moody's brand, reputation, and thought leadership, including award submissions, leadership bylines, and recognition campaigns
• Support crisis and routine corporate communications with fast, accurate drafting under tight deadlines
• Partner with colleagues across MCO Reputation, Corporate Affairs, and each executive's team — including Chiefs of Staff, Investor Relations, and business partners — to keep content accurate, timely, and strategically aligned
• Track opportunity pipelines and engagement outcomes to help refine communications strategy over time
• Manage multiple concurrent writing and research assignments with a high bar for quality and fast turnaround

About the Team

Our Executive Communications team shapes the narratives of Moody's most senior leaders, building credibility and visibility across media, industry platforms, and key stakeholder audiences. We partner closely with executive offices, Corporate Affairs, and cross-functional colleagues to deliver compelling, strategically aligned communications that advance Moody's reputation and thought leadership. The team uses AI-powered tools to accelerate research, synthesize information, explore content concepts, and streamline drafting and editing—while applying human judgment, rigorous review, and responsible AI practices to protect accuracy, confidentiality, and each leader's authentic voice. By joining our team, you will contribute to high-impact work at the intersection of language, strategy, leadership, and innovation.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is$125,800.00-$182,350.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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.