Regional Communications Manager (Public Relations), Riyadh

About the role

This position sits at Grade Level 11 and is based in Riyadh. It is a full-time, on-site opportunity focused on leading regional communications for S&P Global Energy across EMEA. The role helps strengthen the company’s profile and reputation through external media activity, internal messaging, and close partnership with leadership and subject matter experts.

This opening is reserved for Saudi nationals only. Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this role.

Role overview

The Regional Communications Manager will support the planning and delivery of both internal and external communications across the EMEA region. The job centers on building strong media relationships, securing meaningful coverage, shaping strategic messaging, and helping ensure communications remain aligned with business and corporate priorities. The role also works closely with the global communications team to support wider enterprise objectives.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will help drive communications strategy, manage media relations, and support internal communications programs that elevate visibility for S&P Global Energy across the region.

Impact and scope

• Support the creation and execution of external and internal communications plans that position S&P Global Energy as a leading voice in energy, data/benchmark, and sustainability across EMEA.
• Develop strong connections with journalists, media organizations, and industry voices to generate high-value coverage.
• Prepare messaging and campaign content for internal communications, including thought leadership pieces.
• Contribute to crisis communications and rapid-response planning so messaging stays consistent in sensitive situations.
• Monitor regional media coverage and internal communication metrics to assess performance against business objectives.

What you'll do

• Plan and deliver the regional communications approach for S&P Global Energy in EMEA, ensuring alignment with divisional and corporate priorities.
• Work with senior leaders and experts to develop clear stories around key initiatives, innovations, and strategic themes.
• Write and circulate external materials such as press releases, statements, media advisories, pitch notes, and bylined articles.
• Draft internal communications, including executive updates for senior stakeholders, and help organize internal events when needed.
• Make sure all communications reflect S&P Global’s values, vision, and strategic direction.
• Maintain productive relationships with internal partners, external stakeholders, top-tier global media, analysts, and journalists across EMEA.
• Arrange media interviews, press briefings, and events that support division-level and corporate priorities.
• Track and report communications outcomes against divisional and enterprise goals.
• Handle media relations during crises and help reduce reputational risk through timely responses.

What we are looking for

• A seasoned communications professional with strong credibility in the market and the ability to turn complex topics into clear public messages.
• At least 8 years of experience in public relations, external communications, or media relations.
• Experience in financial services, energy, data analytics, or technology is helpful but not mandatory.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic are required.
• Proven experience developing and rolling out PR strategies across EMEA markets.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messages for varied audiences.
• Strong relationship-building skills with colleagues, stakeholders, media outlets, and industry influencers.
• A collaborative working style and the ability to partner with senior leaders on communication initiatives.
• Strong project management ability and comfort managing several priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience supporting internal communications and media relations work that increases visibility.
• Ability to create and manage communication materials for both internal and external audiences.
• Comfort handling urgent issues and supporting communications in crisis scenarios.
• Exposure to financial and commodities markets, data services, or analytics is an advantage.

Benefits and culture

S&P Global emphasizes purpose-led work, collaboration, and continuous growth. The organization highlights a mission centered on advancing essential intelligence and supports a workplace built around integrity, discovery, and partnership.

• Health and wellness coverage for physical and mental well-being.
• Generous time off for rest and recovery.
• Learning resources to support professional development.
• Competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program, company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness support.
• Family-oriented perks for partners and children.
• Additional benefits such as retail discounts and referral incentives.

Additional information

The company states that hiring is based on fairness, transparency, merit, and equal opportunity. Candidates are considered without regard to protected characteristics under law. Only electronic job submissions are accepted.

A fraud warning is included with the posting: any email from a spglobalind.com domain or another regionally based domain should be treated as suspicious and reported. The company says it never asks candidates to pay for applications, interviews, offer letters, pre-employment training, or equipment delivery.

If an accommodation is needed during the application process because of a disability, candidates may contact the compliance email provided in the source posting.

The listing also includes internal classification details, a job ID, and a posted date of 2026-05-20, with location noted as Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.