Global Chief of Communications & Reputation

Morningstar, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 222,000 - 341,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match up to 6%

Stock ownership potential

Life insurance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid sabbatical

Parental leave

Job summary

Morningstar, Inc. is seeking a Head of Global Communications to shape how the company is understood, trusted, and experienced worldwide.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer with a dotted line to the CEO, this role leads a 20-person global team and serves as the executive communications counselor. The candidate will translate Morningstar’s research and insights into compelling narratives for clients, shareholders, media, and talent, exploring new formats and channels, including AI-enabled

Qualifications

• 15+ years in enterprise communications, including 10+ years in senior leadership roles across large organizations.
• Demonstrated credibility advising CEOs and Boards on enterprise narrative and high-stakes communications.
• Experience leading global teams, governance of editorial standards, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Shape enterprise narrative and messaging architecture across corporate strategy and functions.
• Advise CEO and senior leaders on positioning, visibility, and voice for key audiences.
• Define global media strategy, proactive storytelling, and investor relations support.
• Oversee digital channels, content strategy, and emerging formats including AI-enabled storytelling.
• Build centralized analytics and AI-enabled workflows for reputation and engagement.
• Lead crisis readiness, escalation processes, and collaboration with Legal and Compliance.
• Manage global team and operating model, budget, and agency ecosystem.
• Elevate internal communications and employee engagement to align with enterprise priorities.
• Collaborate with Employer Brand and People & Culture to reflect brand across channels.

Skills

Executive communications

Media relations

Strategic storytelling

Digital & video storytelling

Agency management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Morningstar, Inc. is seeking a Head of Global Communications to shape how the company is understood, trusted, and experienced worldwide.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer with a dotted line to the CEO, this role leads a 20-person global team and serves as the executive communications counselor. The candidate will translate Morningstar’s research and insights into compelling narratives for clients, shareholders, media, and talent, exploring new formats and channels, including AI-enabled