Sr. Director of Narrative & Content

About the Role
The S&P Global Institute is S&P Global’s enterprise-level thought leadership hub. Drawing on the depth and breadth of data, research and expertise across S&P Global, the Institute drives the creation of authoritative, enterprise-wide perspectives on the forces reshaping markets, economies and industries worldwide. The Institute explores themes that matter to the world’s leading decision-makers such as AI and technology disruption, the future of capital markets, global volatility, the future of energy, sustainability and climate. Its mission is to foster market influence that deepens client & stakeholder relationships, and amplify S&P Global’s reputation as a trusted source of intelligence, while empowering divisions with shared guidance and tools to elevate their content and reach.
S&P Global Institute is seeking a Director of Narrative & Content to shape and project the voice of the Institute.
In an environment where attention is scarce, AI intermediates information, executives consume ideas in multiple formats, the Director of Narrative and Content orchestrates how the Institute’s research and insights are framed, connected and communicated so they become influential ideas rather than standalone publications.
This role translates complex, cross-divisional insight and research into compelling, trusted narratives for the world’s most influential decision-makers. It enables high-impact enterprise thought leadership by shaping the Institute’s editorial voice and leveraging the latest distribution channels and AI-enabled tools.
The successful candidate will bring exceptional executive-level storytelling capability, and a proven ability to translate complex research insights into decision-relevant stories. They will combine a collaborative mindset with strong influencing skills, to partner across with the Institute’s research fellows, division SMEs, Editorial, Design & Publishing (EDP), Chief Marketing Office (CMO), Chief client Office (CCO), communications and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Institute Narrative & Editorial Leadership: Define the narrative “throughlines” that connect research, leadership perspective, and market reality into an influential S&P Global point of view, based on the research agenda defined by the Head of the Institute and Research Fellows. Translate complex research into accessible storytelling and manage the Institute's editorial voice. Work in partnership with divisions to elevate their research into enterprise-relevant narratives, while preserving divisional ownership of underlying analysis, data and authorship.

Flagship Content and Enablement: Amplify the impact of the Institute’s research with the market’s key decision-makers by leveraging a range of tools including flagship reports, digital formats, video, podcasts, executive briefings, AI/GEO discoverability, media content, in partnership with content marketing, communication teams. Align the Institute’s key publications with enterprise flagship events and programming.

Emerging Channels, AI-Enabled Tools, and Agentic Distribution: Identify, test, and leverage emerging channels, formats, and distribution models that increase the visibility and engagement of the Institute’s insights. Leverage AI-enabled tools to accelerate content adaptation, increase discoverability, and support scaling, by leveraging the latest developments on agentic distribution models and GEO/AI-era visibility standards, in partnership with the demand generation and technology teams.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Work in close partnership with the Head of the S&P Global Institute and the Research Fellows, who define the research agenda, to shape the voice of the Institute on agreed priorities through publications and external positioning. Collaborate with EDP and Communications on the Institute’s editorial style and risk management guardrails. Work closely with CCO, CMO, and Marketing on strategies for producing highly visible and digestible content aligned with clients’ main focus of interest. Engage divisional SMEs for voice, contribution, and validation.

Qualifications

10+ years of relevant experience in editorial leadership, thought leadership, content strategy, or a related domain within S&P’s core areas of expertise, research, media, or professional services.

Exceptional writer with demonstrated ability to craft compelling executive-level narratives that distill complex research and data into clear, resonant stories for senior audiences.

Proven ability to work collaboratively and influence across cross-functional teams, including research, editorial, marketing, communications, and events, without direct authority.

Track record of driving content reach and impact through modern distribution channels, including emerging digital and AI-enabled platforms.

Strong stakeholder management capabilities, including the ability to align and influence senior leaders, divisional partners, and external stakeholders.

Exceptional executive-level storytelling capability and proven ability to translate complex research insights into decision-relevant stories.

Collaborative mindset with strong influencing skills to partner with research fellows, division SMEs, Editorial, Design & Publishing (EDP), Chief Marketing Office (CMO), Chief client Office (CCO), communications and senior leadership.

Strategic and creative problem-solving with an innovative mindset and data-driven assessment of opportunity to enhance the voice of the Institute.

Emerging channels and AI fluency: keeps pace with agentic distribution models, generative engine optimization (GEO), and AI-enabled tools; identifies, tests, and scales formats that extend the reach of Institute insights.

Compensation and Benefits
For U.S. candidates, the anticipated base salary range is $150,481 to $263,788 USD, adjusted for geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. This role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. Additional S&P Global benefits are available; for more information, refer to the company benefits portal.

Return to Work
As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we encourage enthusiastic and talented returners to apply. We actively support individuals who have taken caregiving time out to re-enter the workplace.

Right to Work Requirements
This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States.

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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