Location(s):
- 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, New York, 10007, US
Line Of Business: Corp Affairs(CORP AFFAIRS)
Job Category:
- Corporate Services
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. We do this by striving 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.
If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.
The Senior Vice President, Executive Communications will be the principal writer and editor for internal and external communications from the CEO and other members of the Executive Leadership Team. Working across the broader communications team on the CEO's communications strategy, this role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional writing skills and the ability to manage high-profile communications initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive as a senior individual contributor who is imaginative, creative as well as a proactive self-starter with a very high level of attention to detail, quality, and timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Directly support the CEO and select members of the Executive Leadership Team to deliver communications that inspire, engage and align through speeches, remarks, written internal and external communications and video scripts
- Craft compelling speeches, presentations, and written communications for senior management
- Translate business strategies, priorities and initiatives, as outlined by Executive Leadership, into clear and engaging messages that resonate with target audiences
- Anticipate communication needs and proactively identify opportunities and optimal channels for Executive Leadership to share key messages
- Support the creation of impactful materials and executive positioning documents that support Moody's corporate narrative
- Ensure all deliverables stay on track and on time; manage reviews with multiple stakeholders and overall cadence
- Discern and reflect the CEO voice
- Partner with the internal and external communications centers of excellence to create compelling and relevant content that highlights Moody's strategy, brand, and values
- Collaborate with internal teams, including external and employee communications, Chief of Staff to the CEO, investor relations, and business colleagues to ensure consistent messaging
- Monitor industry trends and public perception to proactively address potential communication challenges
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in executive speechwriting in corporate communications, government and public affairs or related field
- Experience in effectively capturing the principal's voice and ensuring that communications resonate with targeted audience
- Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills
- Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality and discretion
- Reliable, results-oriented "ownership" orientation
- Individual contributor with a strong sense of team, purpose and humor
- Bold, clear, perceptive writing style that creates accessible, compelling and authentic content
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
- High learning and change agility; ability to quickly grasp, and subsequently convey, new concepts to an employee base through written and verbal communications
- Exceptional storytelling skills
For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is$192,500.00-$279,200.00, 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.
Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody's also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
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Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody's Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.
Moody’s Corporation is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA), which requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment: (1) disabled veterans; (2) recently separated veterans; (3) active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans; and (4) Armed Forces service medal veterans.
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Please contact Donna Hutchinson, Assistant Vice President, Talent Attraction for any questions regarding this listing.
