Regional Communications Manager

Overview

Regional Communications Manager, Riyadh

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.

Responsibilities

• *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.
• What we're looking for:

Qualifications

• 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.
• *We require all external candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global office.
• This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.*