About the Role
The S&P Global Institute is seeking a Director of Narrative & Content to shape and project the voice of the Institute. This role translates complex, cross-divisional insight and research into compelling, trusted narratives for the world’s most influential decision-makers, enabling high-impact enterprise thought leadership by shaping the Institute’s editorial voice and leveraging the latest distribution channels and AI-enabled tools.
Responsibilities
- Define the narrative “throughlines” that connect research, leadership perspective, and market reality into an influential S&P Global point of view.
- Translate complex research into accessible storytelling and manage the institute's editorial voice.
- Work in partnership with divisions to elevate their research into enterprise-relevant narratives.
- Amplify the impact of the Institute’s research with the market’s key decision-makers by leveraging a range of tools including flagship reports, digital formats, video, podcasts, executive briefings, AI/GEO discoverability, and media content.
- Align the Institute’s key publications with enterprise flagship events and programming.
- Identify, test, and leverage emerging channels, formats, and distribution models that increase the visibility and engagement of the Institute’s insights.
- Leverage AI-enabled tools to accelerate content adaptation, increase discoverability, and support scaling.
- Works in close partnership with the Head of the S&P Global Institute and the Research Fellows to shape the voice of the Institute on agreed priorities.
- Collaborate with EDP and Communications on the Institute’s editorial style and risk management guardrails.
- Work closely with CCO, CMO, and Marketing on strategies for producing highly visible and digestible content aligned with clients’ main focus of interest.
- Engage divisional SMEs for voice, contribution, and validation.
Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant experience in editorial leadership, thought leadership, content strategy, or a related domain within S&P’s core areas of expertise, research, media, or professional services.
- Exceptional writer with demonstrated ability to craft compelling executive-level narratives that distill complex research and data into clear, resonant stories for senior audiences.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and influence across cross-functional teams, including research, editorial, marketing, communications, and events, without direct authority.
- Track record of driving content reach and impact through modern distribution channels, including emerging digital and AI-enabled platforms.
- Strong stakeholder management capabilities, including the ability to align and influence senior leaders, divisional partners, and external stakeholders.
- This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
Skills
- Exceptional executive-level storytelling
- Collaborative influence across matrixed organizations
- Strategic and creative problem-solving
- Emerging channels and AI fluency
Location
- United States
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 10+ years
Salary/Compensations
- $150,481 to $263,788 USD
Benefits
- Eligible for an annual incentive plan.
- 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: 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.
About the Company
- Advancing Essential Intelligence.
- We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective.
- Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
- We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in.
- We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business.
- Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
- Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead.
- We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
- We take care of you, so you can take care of business.
- We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
- At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions.
- Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent.
- By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.
Equal Opportunity
- S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and 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 for employment.
- If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
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