Fitch Ratings is hiring: Director, Podcast Content Strategy and Publicity in New

Director, Podcast Content Strategy and Publicity

As one of the world’s top three credit rating agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, producing market‑leading tools, methodologies, indices, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Work collaboratively on development and growth plans for new podcasts, including defining vision, format, and editorial direction, ensuring alignment with the company’s brand, industry trends, and audience interests.
• Work closely with the Head of Multimedia and internal producers to ensure content is executed smoothly from concept to delivery, handling onsite, remote and hybrid recording scenarios.
• Guide the creation of engaging episodes with hosts and subject‑matter experts, including scripting, guest selection, and storytelling techniques that resonate with relevant target audiences.
• Recruit, engage, and manage hosts, guest talent, and contributors by leveraging internal networks and industry contacts.
• Develop strategies for audience acquisition, engagement, and retention through digital marketing channels and earned media; collaborate with marketing/comms partners to deploy and execute.
• Analyze engagement data and provide insights for continuous improvement in content development, delivery and audience reach.
• Integrate the podcast within the broader content strategy and business goals, contributing to content planning and brainstorming sessions with analysts, publishing, marketing and communications teams.

You May Be a Good Fit If

• 10+ years of experience in audience development, content marketing, and digital storytelling across channels and formats.
• Experience building and growing podcasts end to end; experience in financial services or financial journalism highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of finance industry trends and capital markets, with an ability to translate complex topics into engaging content.
• Expertise in audio storytelling, editing, and production workflows.
• Mastery of podcast distribution platforms, analytics tools, and monetization strategies.
• Exceptional project management, communication and leadership skills; ability to engage senior stakeholders with confidence and manage expectations while guiding production teams.
• Experience pitching analysts or thought leaders for third‑party engagement opportunities, such as podcasts or speaking roles.
• Prior experience in journalism or publicity is a plus.
• Experience using AI solutions for content generation and an appetite for exploring and applying new technologies in marketing and content production.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Someone who has shaped a high‑impact financial podcast from the ground up, helping to inform a long‑term cross‑channel content marketing strategy.
• Passionate about podcasting and having a vision for exploring new content marketing formats.

Why Choose Fitch

• Hybrid work environment: 3 days a week in office required.
• Culture of learning & mobility with dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs.
• Investing in your future with retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Promoting health & wellbeing with comprehensive healthcare offerings.
• Supportive parenting policies, including a generous global parental leave plan.
• Inclusive work environment with employee resource groups that unite and empower colleagues worldwide.
• Dedication to giving back with paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community.

For New York roles only: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $200,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job‑related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long‑term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward‑looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.