Senior Communications Strategist

About the role

At Moody’s, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We strive 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. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk, advancing AI to move from insight to action, and decoding risk to unlock opportunity for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Drive high‑impact communications for Moody’s Ratings—shaping executive messaging, strategic campaigns, and stakeholder content across a global organization.
• Lead the development and execution of communications supporting Moody’s Ratings—including executive messaging, intranet content, leader resources, and campaign assets—aligned to Moody’s tone of voice and strategic priorities.
• Apply strategic and critical thinking to understand business context and audience needs, turning inputs from multiple sources into cohesive, high‑impact communications.
• Take a leadership role in planning and executing high‑priority communications initiatives and campaigns, connecting individual messages to broader narratives and business goals.
• Partner with senior leaders across Global Communications and the broader Corporate Affairs team to assess communications challenges and recommend thoughtful, practical solutions.
• Use judgment to anticipate questions, risks, or gaps in messaging, and proactively address them through clear and well‑structured content.
• Own how communications effectiveness is measured, using tracking, reporting, and insights to continuously refine strategy.
• Work cross‑functionally with colleagues across Corporate Affairs—including external communications, social media, brand, and public affairs—to gather information and align messaging.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders by listening carefully, asking the right questions, and translating input into clear, high‑impact communications.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in corporate communications, financial communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field; experience in consulting, supporting a ratings agency, financial institution, or other regulated industry is a plus.
• Proven writing and editing skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and tailor messages for both internal and external audiences.
• Experience leading communications projects or campaigns in a corporate or agency environment, including partnering with external communications, media relations, or public affairs teams.
• Strategic thinker and self‑starter who can connect dots across teams, messages, and priorities, and can lead others through ambiguity.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, with the ability to think critically, propose solutions, and guide others in fast‑moving situations.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage competing priorities with a balance of precision and big‑picture thinking.
• Collaborative and professional, with confidence working across levels, geographies, and functions, including senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field.

Skills

• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency.
• Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

About the team

Our Global Communications team drives the reputation and strategic priorities of Moody’s Ratings through proactive communications, executive positioning, and stakeholder engagement. Sitting within Corporate Affairs, we work closely with colleagues across external communications, brand, and public affairs. Our team embraces AI‑powered tools to sharpen content, accelerate workflows, and deliver greater impact. By joining us, you will be part of high‑visibility work that shapes how one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions connects with its people and stakeholders globally.

Pay

Anticipated hiring base salary range for this US‑based position is $86,000.00 – $124,700.00, depending on experience, education, level, skills, and location. The role is eligible for incentive compensation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employee and company contributions
• Life, disability, and accident insurance
• Discounted employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement