Program Manager, Social Impact, Government Affairs & ESG

Job Description

The Program Manager, Government Affairs, Social Impact & ESG supports the development and execution of Thomson Reuters' integrated strategy across public policy engagement, corporate social impact, and ESG governance and reporting. This role works cross-functionally to advance the company's purpose-driven agenda—connecting public policy and ESG priorities and corporate and social investment into a coherent narrative and program of work. The ideal candidate is a versatile generalist who can move fluidly between policy tracking, program management, data/reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

• Monitor and summarize legislative, regulatory, and policy developments relevant to Thomson Reuters' business units and customers (legal/government, tax, risk, media).
• Support the development and execution of government affairs strategies, including engagement with policymakers, trade associations, and strategic partners.
• Help coordinate engagement with policymakers, trade associations, and multilateral bodies (e.g., UN-related forums), supporting briefing materials and issue backgrounders.
• Track alignment between public policy positions and the company's social impact/ESG commitments and contribute to communications strategy.

• Assist in overseeing the matching gifts program, including the vetting of nonprofit recipients, communication to employees, and reporting on total philanthropic impact.
• Support execution of signature programs such as employee volunteering initiatives, pro bono consulting sprints, and community grant-making.
• Manage relationships with nonprofit and NGO partners, including tracking deliverables and impact metrics.
• Assist in coordinating global campaigns (e.g., Global Volunteer Day) and employee engagement communications.
• Contribute to impact measurement frameworks and outcome reporting to assess the effectiveness of social impact investments and partnerships.

• Support the annual Social Impact & ESG Report process, coordinating data collection across business functions (environment, human rights, DEI, governance).
• Help maintain alignment with external ESG frameworks and disclosure standards.
• Track progress against ESG commitments and prepare materials for governance and leadership reviews.
• Support implementation of ESG priorities and commitments through cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement initiatives, and strategic project support.
• Serve as a project manager for cross-business-unit initiatives connecting policy, social impact, and ESG work streams.
• Prepare presentations, talking points, and briefing documents for senior leaders, including for board/committee updates.
• Support thought leadership efforts (research, case studies, external communications) that showcase the company's social impact and ESG work.

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5-8+ years of relevant experience in government affairs, corporate social responsibility, ESG/sustainability, public policy, or a related field
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple work streams and stakeholders simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience preparing executive-level materials
• Comfortable working across a matrixed, global organization with colleagues in legal, communications, HR, and business units
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to translate complex policy or sustainability topics into clear, actionable content
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders with competing priorities and business needs

• Background or expertise in government affairs, public policy, or regulatory affairs
• Experience with ESG/sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g.,…