AVP-Editorial Strategy

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.  Skills and Competencies 6–10 years of experience in editorial strategy, content strategy, corporate communications, or a related field, with a demonstrated track record in a managing editor or equivalent enterprise content leadership capacity Proven ability to step back from individual line-of-business messaging campaigns and identify opportunities for larger, cross-company storytelling with the potential to span multiple platforms and audiences Strong creative and editorial judgment, with experience shaping story concept, tone, and narrative arc across long-form video, podcasts, written, social and other formats Track record managing multiple internal and external partners with competing needs and timelines across concurrent content franchises, campaigns, and channels Skilled at building and maintaining editorial calendars, production pipelines, and cross-functional workflows that keep multiple projects moving on schedule and on brand Experience partnering with creative, video, design, and data/insights teams to translate research and expertise into audience-ready content Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief, direct, and give constructive creative feedback to writers, producers, and designers Education Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field required; equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree Responsibilities Serves as Moody's enterprise managing editor, setting editorial strategy and turning research and business-line storytelling into large-scale, cross-platform narratives. Owns the managing editor function for Moody's enterprise editorial calendar, setting the content pipeline across all series, channels, and business lines and prioritizing initiatives with the greatest storytelling and business impact Identifies which research, expertise, and corporate moments warrant large-scale, cross-platform treatment versus lighter, channel-specific coverage Steps back from individual line-of-business requests to surface and build storytelling opportunities that connect multiple business units into a single enterprise narrative Develops creative briefs in partnership with content and campaign leads, setting narrative direction, tone, and audience goals before production begins Manages relationships with multiple internal partners and external creative vendors simultaneously, balancing competing needs, timelines, and priorities across concurrent franchises Directs production planning and cross-functional coordination among writers, producers, designers, and data