Global Communications Strategist: AI-Driven Thought

Moody's Investors Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's Investors Service is seeking a Senior External Communications Strategist to lead editorial storytelling, manage enterprise campaigns, and translate complex risk topics for executive audiences.

Based in the United States, this role collaborates across Brand, Marketing, Events and Digital, leveraging AI-powered tools to sharpen content and drive impact; salary range $86,000–$124,700 plus incentive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in communications, public relations, content strategy, or integrated marketing, in an agency or in‑house setting.
• Hands‑on experience supporting or managing integrated, multi‑channel campaigns — ideally thought leadership programs — through launch and beyond.
• Strong project management instincts: coordinating multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and deadlines with disciplined follow‑through.
• Excellent writing and editorial judgment, with the ability to produce executive‑ready content on complex business, finance, or risk topics.

Responsibilities

• Power the editorial engine—driving content pipelines, cross‑functional execution, executive‑ready storytelling, and performance insights.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations of enterprise communications campaigns, including the content calendar, editorial pipeline, and activation roadmap across the website, case studies, executive content, events, and social channels.
• Execute integrated campaign moments — anchor content, derivative formats, and coordinated distribution — that build audience and authority over time rather than as one‑off launches.
• Support the development of research‑based content products (reports, surveys, and sector case studies), managing workstreams, timelines, and production from concept through publication.
• Draft executive thought leadership — bylines, LinkedIn content, and supporting materials — that connects senior leaders' voices to the platform's core themes.
• Coordinate campaign execution across Brand, Marketing, Events, Digital, and business‑unit partners, keeping deliverables, reviews, and timelines on track.
• Translate complex risk, finance, and economic subject matter into clear, compelling narratives for C‑suite and senior decision‑maker audiences.
• Track and report campaign performance and audience engagement, using data to inform content decisions and demonstrate impact.
• Support the team's broader remit, including enterprise strategic narratives, corporate announcement communications, and reputation‑related initiatives as priorities require

Skills

Experience in communications

Integrated marketing campaigns

Project management

Executive writing

Research-driven content

Stakeholder coordination

AI tools for content

AI concepts & risk management

Education

Undergraduate degree in communications/related field

Job description

Moody's Investors Service is seeking a Senior External Communications Strategist to lead editorial storytelling, manage enterprise campaigns, and translate complex risk topics for executive audiences.

Based in the United States, this role collaborates across Brand, Marketing, Events and Digital, leveraging AI-powered tools to sharpen content and drive impact; salary range $86,000–$124,700 plus incentive compensation.