Editor: Ratings

Position: Editor: S&P Global Ratings

About the Role

We thrive in an exciting, dynamic, and global environment, and we are committed to putting our people first.

Grade Level (for internal use)

09

Job Description

322869 Editor: S&P Global Ratings

The Team

The S&P Global Ratings Editorial team consists of approximately 100 staff members worldwide and is part of our Analytical Business Operations and Controls division. As part of this team, you will collaborate with writers, editors, digital content producers, and Ratings analysts across all sectors to transform complex research, data, and analytical concepts into compelling published articles.

Responsibilities and Impact

• Edit and refine credit‑related research and data, including rating actions, comments on events, and in‑depth entity‑specific and industry reports.
• Ensure articles are grammatically accurate, adhere to house style, and meet publishing standards.
• Implement “digital‑first” principles, emphasizing brevity and clarity in plain English.
• Highlight insights by refining key messages, topic sentences, and headlines.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and processes to ensure error‑free publications under tight deadlines that comply with regulatory standards.
• Perform production tasks, ensuring all articles conform to global publishing standards in terms of format, style, and branding specifications.

Basic

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in digital journalism, communications, or a related discipline.
• Proven editing ability, with a minimum of three years' experience in financial research or business media.
• Demonstrated writing experience in financial journalism or adjacent fields (business, academic, or economic), with strong research writing ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise narratives.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of terminology and concepts used in financial markets.
• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

Key Soft Skills Required

• Good interpersonal and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast‑paced, pressured environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented, global, and multicultural environment.

Additional

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a global and multicultural environment.
• Familiarity with digital content tools and platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is USD $65,000 - $85,000. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location. 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.

Hybrid Work Requirements

All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

Interview Requirements

We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in‑person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.

About S&P Global Ratings

At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst‑driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high‑quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.

What’S

In It For You?

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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…