Regional Communications Manager

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:

The Regional Communications Manager will play a key role in supporting the development and execution of both external and internal communications within the EMEA region. This position focuses on enhancing the visibility and reputation of S\&P Global Energy by building relationships with

key media, securing high-profile coverage,

and supporting stakeholders on internal communications to ensure consistent and strategic messaging. This role is highly collaborative, requiring teamwork with colleagues, leadership, and subject matter experts to deliver impactful communications that support divisional and corporate goals. You will also collaborate closely with the global communications team to support enterprise-wide objectives.

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:

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.