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Grade Level (for internal use): 10
The Team
You will be an integral part of the S&P Global Ratings Public Relations Team managing media relations strategy for the Americas, reporting to the Head of Public Relations for Ratings. This position requires a dynamic individual and someone who, with senior support, will quickly be able to act independently. While the focus will be on external communications in the Americas region, there will be an opportunity to expand your skills and involvement working across the global Ratings team, including public relations counterparts across regions. We are seeking an excellent writer, storyteller and news connoisseur who can build strong relationships with media, operate in a fast-paced environment and act as a trusted communications partner.
The Impact
The successful candidate will play a vital role in the Ratings Public Relations team and assist in executing our external communication strategies to grow, and protect, the reputation of S&P Global Ratings with media and other influencers. You will also be a part of a wider global team where you will flex and provide support where needed. And you’ll have the opportunity to work with other divisions and the enterprise Public Relations team.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with fellow team members and internal stakeholders to develop and execute our public relations strategy that aligns with S&P Global Ratings’ goals and objectives, and with S&P Global’s enterprise communications goals.
- Work with our spokespeople to proactively seek earned media placement including op-eds, feature placement and broadcast opportunities.
- Build relationships with local and regional reporters through proactive outreach.
- Show general creativity and innovativeness in engaging with media including determining the best channel to use for any kind of messaging – keen eye on developing new channels as needed.
- Communicate with a range of stakeholders in a respectful and thoughtful manner, and don’t shy away from challenges.
- Assist team colleagues with crisis communications aimed at protecting the division’s reputation, including drafting messaging and media training.
- Partner with team colleagues to collate intelligence on media share of voice and other metrics.
- Be comfortable working within a matrix environment and be willing to pitch in and provide support when needed for other team members.
- Work within a team across multiple time zones and, sometimes, under tight deadlines.
- Follow directions, escalate challenges and produce finished projects that meet or exceed expectations.
Compensation/Benefits Information:
(This section is only applicable to US candidates)
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $64,320 - $133,729. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.
What We're Looking For
Basic Required Qualifications:
- A proactive team player that can work well independently.
- Ability to work in office on a hybrid basis.
- Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Communications, Journalism, English, Finance or related fields; or equivalent relevant experience.
- 4+ years of internship or professional work experience in a communications team in a financial or corporate environment. Capital markets / financial markets / credit markets / regulated business preferred, but essential to have an understanding of the global financial markets.
- Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and strong relationship-building skills. Will be well versed in internal/external communications.
- Detail-oriented and highly proficient in digital literacy.
- Understanding of Microsoft Office suite is a must.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in translating complex concepts to actionable, understandable plans and materials.
- Strong relationships with top tier media is important.
- Experience in managing multiple stakeholders, building strong relationships and networks and working collaboratively. Project management skills helpful.
- Knowledge of basic CMS and social media is a plus.
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.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here.
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.
US Candidates Only:
The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
Job ID: 324824
Posted On: 2026-01-22
Location: New York, New York, United States
About The Role
Grade Level (for internal use): 10
The Team
You will be an integral part of the S&P Global Ratings Public Relations Team managing media relations strategy for the Americas, reporting to the Head of Public Relations for Ratings. This position requires a dynamic individual and someone who, with senior support, will quickly be able to act independently. While the focus will be on external communications in the Americas region, there will be an opportunity to expand your skills and involvement working across the global Ratings team, including public relations counterparts across regions. We are seeking an excellent writer, storyteller and news connoisseur who can build strong relationships with media, operate in a fast-paced environment and act as a trusted communications partner.
The Impact
The successful candidate will play a vital role in the Ratings Public Relations team and assist in executing our external communication strategies to grow, and protect, the reputation of S&P Global Ratings with media and other influencers. You will also be a part of a wider global team where you will flex and provide support where needed. And you’ll have the opportunity to work with other divisions and the enterprise Public Relations team.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with fellow team members and internal stakeholders to develop and execute our public relations strategy that aligns with S&P Global Ratings’ goals and objectives, and with S&P Global’s enterprise communications goals.
- Work with our spokespeople to proactively seek earned media placement including op-eds, feature placement and broadcast opportunities.
- Build relationships with local and regional reporters through proactive outreach.
- Show general creativity and innovativeness in engaging with media including determining the best channel to use for any kind of messaging – keen eye on developing new channels as needed.
- Communicate with a range of stakeholders in a respectful and thoughtful manner, and don’t shy away from challenges.
- Assist team colleagues with crisis communications aimed at protecting the division’s reputation, including drafting messaging and media training.
- Partner with team colleagues to collate intelligence on media share of voice and other metrics.
- Be comfortable working within a matrix environment and be willing to pitch in and provide support when needed for other team members.
- Work within a team across multiple time zones and, sometimes, under tight deadlines.
- Follow directions, escalate challenges and produce finished projects that meet or exceed expectations.
Compensation/Benefits Information:
(This section is only applicable to US candidates)
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $64,320 - $133,729. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.
What We're Looking For
Basic Required Qualifications:
- A proactive team player that can work well independently.
- Ability to work in office on a hybrid basis.
- Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Communications, Journalism, English, Finance or related fields; or equivalent relevant experience.
- 4+ years of internship or professional work experience in a communications team in a financial or corporate environment. Capital markets / financial markets / credit markets / regulated business preferred, but essential to have an understanding of the global financial markets.
- Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and strong relationship-building skills. Will be well versed in internal/external communications.
- Detail-oriented and highly proficient in digital literacy.
- Understanding of Microsoft Office suite is a must.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in translating complex concepts to actionable, understandable plans and materials.
- Strong relationships with top tier media is important.
- Experience in managing multiple stakeholders, building strong relationships and networks and working collaboratively. Project management skills helpful.
- Knowledge of basic CMS and social media is a plus.
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.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here.
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.
US Candidates Only:
The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
Job ID: 324824
Posted On: 2026-01-22
Location: New York, New York, United States
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Public Relations Manager
Target agencies over in-house roles first
PR agencies hire in higher volume and are more accustomed to sponsoring international talent. Getting agency experience on your resume also makes you a stronger candidate when you later pursue in-house roles at companies with established immigration support.
Frame your multilingual skills as a business asset
Fluency in a second language makes you valuable for multicultural campaigns and international media outreach. Highlight specific languages and the markets they open up. Employers who need that reach are far more motivated to sponsor your visa long-term.
Build a media list before your interviews
Hiring managers for PR roles want proof you can execute, not just strategize. Coming in with a sample targeted media list for their industry shows initiative and shortens the ramp-up time employers worry about when sponsoring international candidates.
Get your OPT employment authorization card before applying
Apply for your EAD at least 90 days before your program end date. You cannot legally start work until USCIS approves it. Having it in hand removes a common employer hesitation and lets you accept offers without delay.
Focus applications on PR roles tied to your degree field
USCIS requires OPT work to be directly related to your major. A communications degree supports most PR Manager roles clearly. If your degree is in a less obvious field, prepare a brief explanation of how your coursework connects to the position.
Identify H-1B sponsors early using disclosure data
Companies that have previously sponsored H-1B visas for PR or communications roles are more likely to do it again. Prioritize these employers in your outreach. Migrate Mate surfaces sponsorship-friendly employers so you can focus where it matters most.
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Does a Public Relations Manager role qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, if your degree is in communications, journalism, marketing, or a closely related field. USCIS requires that OPT employment be directly related to your major area of study. Most PR Manager positions at agencies and corporations meet this requirement clearly, but roles at smaller firms with vague job descriptions may warrant a closer review with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Can I work as a Public Relations Manager on a STEM OPT extension?
Only if your underlying degree is a qualifying STEM field. Most communications and PR degrees do not appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program list, so the standard 12-month OPT period applies. If your degree is in a qualifying field like data analytics or information science and you're working in a PR role with a technical component, speak with your DSO to assess eligibility.
How do I find Public Relations Manager jobs that sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces PR Manager roles at employers with a demonstrated history of visa sponsorship. General job boards don't filter by sponsorship willingness, which means you spend time applying to roles that won't support your long-term status. Searching on Migrate Mate narrows your list to employers who are actually open to sponsoring international candidates.
What happens to my OPT status if I'm laid off from a Public Relations Manager role?
You have a 60-day grace period from the date your employment ends to find new OPT-qualifying work, transfer to a different visa status, or depart the United States. During this window you cannot work. Report the employment change to your DSO promptly so your SEVIS record stays current. If you secure a new PR role within the grace period, you can continue working under your existing EAD.
Do Public Relations Manager roles typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at mid-size and large agencies, corporations, and nonprofits with HR infrastructure familiar with immigration filings. PR Manager positions generally qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B rules because they require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Employers who already sponsor other international employees are the most realistic targets. Your OPT period is your window to prove your value and make the sponsorship case before the H-1B deadline.
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