Dow Jones

Director of Communications, Energy

Dow Jones$155K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years in corporate communications or public relations, specifically within the energy sector
  • Proven experience in building processes and driving projects in unstructured environments
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a history of stakeholder management in complex organizations
  • Masterful writing and editing abilities for diverse audiences
  • Experience collaborating across global time zones and cultures
  • Willingness to work at least 3 days a week in the Midtown Manhattan office
  • Desire to contribute to a transformative growth initiative within Dow Jones Energy

Responsibilities

  • Architect and launch a global communications strategy for the Energy business
  • Train and position business leaders as influential industry voices across various media
  • Collaborate with product, sales, and editorial teams to create compelling media narratives
  • Serve as the liaison between the Energy unit and the broader communications team
  • Build relationships with key energy journalists and secure media coverage
  • Advise on the positioning of high-profile social media campaigns
  • Establish internal communication channels to facilitate team success awareness
  • Drive culture of collaboration and engagement through regular internal communication activities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Plans
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
  • Education Benefits
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Family Care Benefits
  • Commuter Transit Program
  • Subscription Discounts
  • Employee Referral Program
Full Job Description
Director, Communications, Energy Location: New York, NY (hybrid) About the Role: We are seeking a strategic, dynamic leader for the newly created role of Director of Communications, Energy. This is a pivotal position during a period of significant growth and investment for our Energy business. Dow Jones Energy is undergoing a multi-year transformation to grow market share across price reporting, news, research and events in the energy and environmental commodities space. As a key member of the global communications team, you will be responsible for building the communications infrastructure, strategy and narrative for this critical part of the Dow Jones portfolio from the ground up. Reporting to theHead of B2B Communications, you will serve as the dedicated communications partner for Energy leadership and subject matter experts. While this is an individual contributor role, you will act as a "player-coach," orchestrating resources from across our global communications team to execute high-impact campaigns. Your first year will focus on establishing the operational playbook, supporting the transformation of the business which will become a leader in the energy conversation globally. You will work in our Midtown Manhattan office 3 days each week. You Will: • Architect and launch a comprehensive global communications strategy for Dow Jones Energy, aligning messaging across diverse sectors including oil, chemicals, sustainability, renewables and electric vehicles (EVs). • Identify, train and position key subject matter experts and business leaders as industry-leading voices for market-moving insights. Manage their profiles at major industry events and across digital platforms. • Partner with product, sales and editorial teams-as well as other parts of Dow Jones-to translate complex data sets and benchmarks into compelling stories that resonate with trade, business, financial and broadcast media. • Act as the primary bridge between the Energy business unit and the broader Dow Jones global communications team, leveraging shared resources to ensure consistent execution of the Energy roadmap. • Build and maintain high-level relationships with key energy and commodities journalists and broadcast producers to secure consistent, high-quality coverage of our data and experts. • Support high-profile social media campaigns, advising on positioning and posting as needed. • Establish internal communication channels to ensure the Energy team's successes and strategic priorities are well-understood by the global team, as well as the wider Dow Jones organization. • Support a regular cadence of internal communications and engagement activities that will drive a culture of collaboration, learning and growth. You Have: • 12+ years of professional experience in corporate communications or public relations, with direct experience in the energy space including oil, chemicals and renewables • Proven ability to thrive in a "blank canvas" environment-you are comfortable moving quickly, building processes where none exist and driving projects from concept to completion • Exceptional interpersonal skills with a track record of leading by influence, managing stakeholders in a matrixed environment and mobilizing team resources you do not directly manage • Masterful writing and editing skills with the ability to turn technical market analysis into clear, impactful prose for a global audience • Experience working across multiple time zones and cultures; a bility to travel as needed to support global events and leadership • Ability to work in our Midtown Manhattan office at least 3 days each week • A strong desire to be a key driver of an exciting transformation and growth story for Dow Jones Energy #LI-HYBRID Our Benefits: • Comprehensive Healthcare Plans • Paid Time Off • Retirement Plans • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans • Education Benefits • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave • Family Care Benefits • Commuter Transit Program • Subscription Discounts • Employee Referral Program Learn more about all our US benefits. Business Area: Dow Jones - Communications Job Category: Communications Union Status: Non-Union role Base Pay Range: $155,000 - $180,000 We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions. For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

About Dow Jones

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world?s largest news gathering operations globally. It produces leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America?s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Factiva, Barron?s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and Dow Jones VentureSource.
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