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Regional Communications Manager (Public Relations), Riyadh
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About the Role
S&P Global is seeking a strategic Regional Communications Manager (Public Relations) for its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to enhancing the visibility and reputation of S&P Global Energy across the EMEA region. The role involves developing and implementing effective external and internal communications strategies, fostering relationships with key media and industry influencers, and ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms. This is a collaborative role requiring close partnership with colleagues, leadership, and subject matter experts to achieve divisional and corporate objectives.
Please note: This role is exclusively for Saudi nationals. S&P Global does not offer sponsorship or relocation for this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive external and internal communications strategies for S&P Global Energy within the EMEA region, aligning with divisional and corporate objectives.
- Position S&P Global Energy as a leader in the energy, data/benchmark, and sustainability sectors across the EMEA region through strategic communications.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with top-tier media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers to secure impactful media placements and coverage.
- Create and deliver key messaging and campaigns for internal communications, including the development of thought leadership content.
- Collaborate with senior leaders and subject matter experts to craft compelling narratives and communicate key strategic initiatives and innovations.
- Draft and distribute external communication materials, including press releases, statements, media advisories, pitch materials, and bylined articles.
- Create internal communication content, such as executive messages for senior stakeholders, and manage internal events as required.
- Ensure all communications adhere to S&P Global's corporate values, vision, and strategic goals.
- Build and maintain strong 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 effectively promote divisional initiatives and corporate goals.
- Monitor and report on communications results, measuring effectiveness against divisional and enterprise strategic goals.
- Manage media relations during crisis situations, ensuring effective responses and mitigating potential reputational risks.
- Contribute to broader strategic planning and execution of communications, including crisis communications and rapid-response strategies.
- Track regional media coverage and internal metrics to measure the effectiveness of communications efforts.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A strategic communications leader with exceptional industry credibility and extensive regional and global relationships.
- Proven ability to translate complex market dynamics into impactful public narratives.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in public relations, external communications, and media relations.
- Experience in developing and executing PR strategies across EMEA markets is highly important.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and compelling messages for diverse audiences.
- Proven experience in building and nurturing relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, media outlets, and industry influencers.
- A collaborative approach to developing and executing communication strategies with senior leaders and colleagues.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively 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.
- Fluency in both English and Arabic (written and spoken) is required.
- Experience with financial services, energy, data analytics, or technology sectors is helpful but not a strict requirement.
- Familiarity with the financial and commodities markets, data services, or analytics sectors is a plus.
Required Skills
- Public Relations
- External Communications
- Media Relations
- Communications Strategy Development and Execution
- Content Creation
- Internal Communications
- Crisis Communications Management
- Project Management
- Relationship Building (Media, Stakeholders, Colleagues)
- Strategic Planning
- Narrative Development
- Messaging and Campaign Development
Work Environment and Details
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within the Riyadh Region. S&P Global is committed to advancing essential intelligence and fostering a more prosperous future, valuing Integrity, Discovery, and Partnership. The company offers comprehensive health and wellness programs, flexible downtime, continuous learning opportunities, robust retirement planning, family-friendly perks, and various additional benefits. For country-specific benefits, visit https://******************************.
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered.
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+10 years
Riyadh
