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Director, B2B Communications (Mobility Business Solutions)

S&P Globalhas recentlyannounced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company.

The Director, B2B Communications is a strategically minded communications leader reporting to the Global Head of Communications. This individual owns the communications strategy that drives Mobility Global's presence, credibility, and narrative within its Business Planning Solutions division. This is not a role for order-takers, it's for a confident communicator who understands that in Business Planning Solutions, trust is the ultimate differentiator and every touchpoint is a chance to earn it.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Business Planning Solutions communications strategy that strengthens relationships with key business audiences including clients, prospects, partners, industry influencers and internal team members.
• Responsible for the narrative, reputation, and trust. Accurately communicate what the company stands for with message integrity and consistency across stakeholders.
• Own the executive positioning by creating executive talking points, speeches, panels, bylines (often in coordination with Marketing for campaign alignment)
• Support internal communications by crafting employee messaging, change communications, leader toolkits, town halls, Q&A.
• Manage media relationships, editorial vendors, and content partners to scale Business Planning Solutions communications output with efficiency and quality.
• Create earned influence by managing media relations, issues/crisis, spokesperson strategy, and providing reactive + proactive PR support.
• Track and report on communications KPIs tied to business outcomes, including share of voice, media reach, content engagement, and pipeline influence.
• Field inbound media inquiries and manage those to successful public relations coverage.
• Craft informative press releases and articles, manage consumer testimonials, and facilitate content distribution among various audiences.
• Manage PR/journalist relations(often shared): ensuring accurate understanding of strategy/story and consistent briefings, likely collaboratingwith marketing
• Develop and manage communications governance: approvals for external statements, escalation paths, messaging guardrails.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field required; advanced degree a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in B2B communications, or corporate communications, with a demonstrated track record of driving business impact through communications strategy.
• Deep understanding of the B2B buyer journey and how communications strategy influences awareness, consideration, and decision-making at the enterprise level.
• Proven experience in trade media relations, industry analyst relations, and B2B content development.
• Strong writing and messaging skills with the ability to translate complex solutions and value propositions into clear, compelling narratives for business audiences.
• Highly collaborative with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with communications tools including media monitoring platforms, and content management platforms.

At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow.

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 cantake 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.

Our benefits include:

• 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: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has 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—small perks can make a big difference.

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged 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.

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.

Location: Centreville, Virginia, United States