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The Role
At Moody’s we are bold, clear and perceptive. The 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 EMEA 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.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for strategic planning and promoting the line of business or rating group’s thought leadership 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 to relevant media contact; identify opportunities for media interviews, earned speaking engagements, and other media-related activities.
- Respond to media inquiries promptly and effectively, ensuring accurate coverage.
- Monitoring, analyzing and reporting on resulting coverage.
- Supports and executes on relevant EMEA 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.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in communications, public relations, and/or journalism, ideally within an agency environment; background in Logistics, Real Estate, FMCG, Tech or Financial Services referred.
- Strong story-telling mindset essential, business-consumer or financial influencer outreach experience a plus.
- Able to think creatively and link related issues into a compelling narrative with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent presentation skills and impactful on-screen presence, able to advise and influence business partners.
- Detail orientated, calm under pressure with strong time management skills, including the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Strong positive attitude, with sense of self-motivation and accountability.
- Adaptable, flexible, and open to change.
- Comfortable working in Microsoft Teams/Office 365, specifically using Co-Pilot, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and SharePoint Software.
- English proficiency is essential; business fluency in German or French (B2 level or higher) preferred.
- Undergraduate degree , journalism, business/economics or related topics useful but not essential.
About the team
The Communications Strategist will sit within External Communications / Global Corporate Affairs Team as an integral part of Moody’s Shared Services, the branch of Moody’s responsible for providing professional services to support the success of our global businesses.
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Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
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