Director, External Communications (Corporate) Mobility

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 13

Director, External Communications

S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility .

Position Overview

The Director, External Communications, is a senior storytelling and brand reputation leader responsible for how we show up. Reporting to the Global Head of Communications, this individual owns the company's public narrative, from media relations and thought leadership to executive visibility and crisis communications. This is a role for a confident, creative communicator who understands that every press release, byline, and public statement is an opportunity to deepen trust, expand reach, and reinforce what makes Mobility Global distinct in the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive external communications strategy that elevates brand awareness, strengthens reputation, and supports business growth objectives.
• Own all media relations activity, building and nurturing relationships with key journalists, editors, and industry influencers to secure consistent, high-quality coverage.
• Serve as a primary communications advisor to the C-suite, providing counsel on messaging, public positioning, and reputational risk.
• Lead the development of executive thought leadership content including bylined articles, speaking submissions, op-eds, LinkedIn strategy, and keynote messaging.
• Manage and continuously evolve the company's corporate narrative, ensuring messaging is consistent, differentiated, and resonant across all external channels.
• Oversee crisis communications planning and response, acting swiftly and strategically to protect and restore brand reputation when needed.
• Collaborate with marketing, investor relations, legal, and HR to ensure external communications are aligned, timely, and on-brand.
• Manage PR agency relationships, external vendors, and communications budgets with a focus on measurable outcomes.
• Track media coverage, share of voice, and communications KPIs, using data to continuously refine strategy and demonstrate impact.
• Build and develop a high-performing communications team with a culture of excellence, creativity, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field required; advanced degree a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in external communications, public relations, or corporate communications, agency and in-house experience both valued.
• Proven track record of securing top-tier media placements and building lasting journalist relationships.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills across a range of formats, from tight news releases to long-form thought leadership.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to counsel and partner with senior leaders on sensitive communications matters.
• Experience managing crisis communications with composure, speed, and strategic clarity.
• Deep understanding of how external communications intersects with brand strategy, marketing, and business development.
• Proficiency with media monitoring tools, PR analytics platforms, and digital communications channels.
• Experience in [Industry] preferred.

What Success Looks Like

• Company executives are recognized as credible, visible thought leaders in the industry.
• The brand's external narrative is cohesive, compelling, and clearly differentiated from competitors.
• When a crisis arises, the organization responds with speed, clarity, and confidence, emerging with reputation intact.
• Communications is seen as a strategic growth driver, not a reactive support function.

About S&P Global Mobility

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.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility .

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take 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.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit\-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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Job ID: 326504

Posted On: 2026-03-02

Location: Centreville, Virginia, United States