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　　Team/Department Description:

　　The Senior Communications Strategist will sit within 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 MIS & MA businesses.

　　Role/Responsibilities:

　　The Senior Communications Strategist works with the Global Corporate Affairs Team to develop and execute on communication plans and strategies, with a primary focus on engaging with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to effectively communicate key messages and ensure positive media coverage.

　　Acting as a business partner to groups within the company and partnering with colleagues across the Global Corporate Affairs team globally, the Senior Communications Strategist contributes to a wide spectrum of initiatives driving either internal or external communications projects that further the team's mission to be a strategic partner driving Moody's thought leadership, enhancing reputation and influencing perception through clear and persuasive communications.

　　With a focus in Media Relations, the Senior Communications Strategist supports the execution of media outreach strategies to help achieve business goals, including creation and editing communications materials and participation in the development and ongoing refinement of communications tactics.

　　Lead business partner to internal business teams

　　Responsible for strategic planning and promoting the line of business or rating group's thought leadership and/or marketing messages to the media.

　　Manages potential risk and crisis management strategies.

　　Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets, specifically in the financial services sector.

　　Proactively pitch story ideas, press releases, and thought leadership content to relevant media contacts.

　　Respond to media inquiries promptly and effectively, ensuring accurate and positive coverage.

　　- Monitor media coverage and provide regular reports to internal stakeholders.

　　- Identify opportunities for media interviews, speaking engagements, and other media-related activities.

　　Conducts media training.

　　Develops key message documents, Q&As.

　　Monitoring, analyzing and reporting on resulting coverage.

　　Manages social medial campaigns.

　　May lead others and provide coaching, guidance and performance management.

　　Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align communication efforts with marketing, public relations, and investor relations activities.

　　Qualifications:

　　Undergraduate degree in communications or related discipline. Master's degree is a plus.

　　A minimum of 5 years' experience in communications, public relations, and/or journalism, ideally within the financial services sector or corporate environment.

　　Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

　　Strong presentation skills.

　　Strong detail orientation and time management skills, including the ability to handle multiple priorities.

　　Ability to advise and influence business partners.

　　Strong positive attitude, with sense of self-motivation and accountability.

　　Adaptable, flexible, and open to change.

　　Strong technical/computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and SharePoint Software.

　　English fluency/proficiency is essential; an additional language is helpful.

　　Qualifications Specific to Media Relations:

　　Minimum of four years of public relations/communications experience, either agency or in-house, ideally within the financial services sector.

　　Experience in managing a range of relationships with both external media and internal clients.

　　* Demonstrated ability to formulate and execute near-term and long-range communications strategies.

　　For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is [[$90,000]] to [[$130,500]] , depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody's also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

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　　This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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