Senior Global Communications Strategist — Ratings & AI

Archer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Moody's Corporation is seeking a senior communications leader to shape executive messaging and drive strategic campaigns for Moody's Ratings. You will coordinate multi‑region content, align with corporate priorities, and partner with public affairs and media relations to deliver high‑impact communications.

You will apply critical thinking to translate inputs into clear, effective messages, manage complex stakeholder needs, and contribute to responsible AI awareness in communications.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in corporate communications, financial communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• Proven writing and editing skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and tailor messages for both internal and external audiences.
• Experience leading communications projects or campaigns in a corporate or agency environment, including partnering with external communications, media relations, or public affairs teams.
• Strategic thinker and self-starter who can connect dots across teams, messages, and priorities, and can lead others through ambiguity.
• Strong problem-solving and decision‑making skills, with the ability to think critically, propose solutions, and guide others in fast‑moving situations.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-impact communications for Moody's Ratings—shaping executive messaging, strategic campaigns, and stakeholder content across a global organization.
• Lead the development and execution of communications supporting Moody's Ratings—including executive messaging, intranet content, leader resources, and campaign assets—aligned to Moody's tone of voice and strategic priorities.
• Apply strategic and critical thinking to understand business context and audience needs, turning inputs from multiple sources into cohesive, high-impact communications.
• Take a leadership role in planning and executing high-priority communications initiatives and campaigns, connecting individual messages to broader narratives and business goals.
• Partner with senior leaders across Global Communications and the broader Corporate Affairs team to assess communications challenges and recommend thoughtful, practical solutions.
• Use judgment to anticipate questions, risks, or gaps in messaging, and proactively address them through clear and well‑structured content.
• Own how communications effectiveness is measured, using tracking, reporting, and insights to continuously refine strategy.
• Work cross-functionally with colleagues across Corporate Affairs—including external communications, social media, brand, and public affairs—to gather information and align messaging.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders by listening carefully, asking the right questions, and translating input into clear, high-impact communications.

Skills

Corporate communications

Writing & editing

Project leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Moody's Corporation is seeking a senior communications leader to shape executive messaging and drive strategic campaigns for Moody's Ratings. You will coordinate multi‑region content, align with corporate priorities, and partner with public affairs and media relations to deliver high‑impact communications.

You will apply critical thinking to translate inputs into clear, effective messages, manage complex stakeholder needs, and contribute to responsible AI awareness in communications.