Regional Communications Manager (Public Relations), Riyadh

About The Role

Regional Communications Manager, Riyadh

• This role is exclusively for Saudi nationals. Please note that we do not offer sponsorship or relocation for this position.

Role Overview

Impact

• Assist in developing and executing external and internal communications strategies that position S&P Global Energy as a leader in the energy, data/benchmark, and sustainability sectors across the entire EMEA region.
• Support media relations efforts by cultivating strong relationships with top-tier media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers to achieve impactful media placements.
• Create and deliver key messaging and campaigns for internal communications, including thought leadership content.
• Contribute to broader strategic planning and execution of communications, including crisis communications and rapid-response strategies, ensuring consistent messaging during challenging situations.
• Track regional media coverage and internal metrics to measure the effectiveness of communications and ensure alignment with business goals.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute the communications strategy for S&P Global Energy within the EMEA region aligned with divisional and corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and subject matter experts to craft compelling narratives and communicate key strategic initiatives and innovations.
• Draft and distribute external content, including press releases, statements, media advisories, pitch materials, and bylined articles.
• Create internal content, including executive messages for senior stakeholders, and manage internal events as required.
• Ensure all communications align with S&P Global's corporate values, vision, and strategic goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, top-tier global media, industry analysts, and key journalists across the EMEA region.
• Coordinate media interviews, press briefings, and events to promote divisional initiatives and corporate goals.
• Monitor and report on communications results aligned with divisional and enterprise strategic goals.
• Manage media relations during crises, ensuring effective responses and mitigating potential reputational risks.

Qualifications

• What we're looking for:
• Strategic communications leader with exceptional industry credibility, extensive regional and global relationships, and the ability to translate complex market dynamics into impactful public narratives.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in public relations, external communications, media relations.

Experience

• with financial services, energy, data analytics, or technology helpful but not required.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) (required).
• Experience in developing and executing PR strategies throughout EMEA markets (very important).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and compelling messages for diverse audiences.
• Proven experience in building relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, media outlets, and industry influencers.
• Collaborative approach to developing and executing communication strategies with senior leaders and colleagues.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to support and implement internal communications and media relations strategies that drive visibility.
• Experience in drafting and managing communications materials for both internal and external audiences.
• Ability to handle time-sensitive issues and support media relations during crisis situations.
• Familiarity with the financial and commodities markets, data services, or analytics sectors is a plus.

What’s In It For

Our Mission

Our People

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Benefits

Our Benefits Include

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
• For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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