External Communications Strategist

at  Moodys

LOCATION(S):

• 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, New York, 10007, US
  Line Of Business: Corp Affairs(CORP AFFAIRS)
  Entity: Moody’s Shared Services(MSS)

JOB CATEGORY:

• Corporate Services
  Experience Level: Experienced Hire
  At Moody’s, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.
  If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in communications, public relations, and/or journalism.
• Agency experience preferred, ideally with some background in insurance, supply chains, financial services, or a corporate environment.
• Strong story-telling mindset essential, business-consumer or financial influencer outreach experience a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and execute near-term and long-range communications strategies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills and impactful on-screen presence, able to advise and influence business partners.
• Detail oriented, calm under pressure with strong time management skills, including the ability to handle multiple priorities.

EDUCATION

• Undergraduate degree in communications or related discipline.

At Moody’s we are bold, clear and perceptive. The External Communications Strategist works with the External Communications Team in Global Corporate Affairs, positioning Moody’s as a leading provider of insights on risk in the media and other stakeholders, primarily in the US region.
Acting as a business partner to groups within the company, the Strategist contributes to a range of external and internal communications projects that further the team’s mission to be a strategic partner driving Moody’s thought leadership and enhancing its brand and reputation.

The Communications Strategist primarily supports the execution of media outreach strategies to help achieve business goals, developing and refining communications tactics and materials.

• Responsible for strategic planning and promoting Moody’s thought leadership and/or marketing messages to the media; develops key message documents, Q&As, PR plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets.
• Proactively pitch story ideas, Moody’s spokesperson commentary, and thought leadership research to relevant media contacts; identify opportunities for media interviews, earned speaking engagements, and other media-related activities.
• Respond to media inquiries promptly and effectively, ensuring accurate and positive coverage.
• Monitoring, analyzing and reporting on resulting coverage.
• Supports and executes relevant US and global communications campaigns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align communication efforts with marketing, branding, public relations, and investor relations activities.
• Occasional weekend/out of hours cover for media relations inbox/phone line is required.