B2B Communications Manager

Job Description:

About the Role

Dow Jones is seeking a strategic and highly motivated B2B Communications Manager to help shape and amplify the story of our business information and data brands including Dow Jones Risk, Dow Jones Energy, and Dow Jones Enterprise, which includes Factiva.

In this London-based role, you will develop and execute global communications strategies that enhance reputation, support business growth and position our leaders, products and expertise prominently in the market.

Working closely with the Director of Risk Communications and Director of Energy Communications, you will support integrated campaigns spanning media relations, executive positioning, thought leadership and internal engagement.

The ideal candidate will bring strong B2B experience, excellent news judgment and the ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling narratives for external and internal audiences.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in the energy, risk or other highly regulated sectors, who has a track record of communicating technical subject matter in a way that resonates with senior decision-makers, media and employees.

You will work in our London office 3 days each week.

You Will

• Contribute to a comprehensive communications strategy that supports B2B business priorities, strengthens brand authority and aligns with broader corporate objectives.

• Collaborate with the Director of Risk Communications and Director of Energy Communications to advise internal stakeholders, draft executive briefs and prepare senior leaders for media interactions and industry events.

• Lead proactive media relations efforts for Dow Jones’s B2B brands, including drafting and editing pitches, press materials, commentary and bylined content.

• Translate complex business and regulatory issues into engaging stories and integrated content spanning social media copy, vertical video and long-form content for the Dow Jones Press Hub. 

• Monitor the news agenda and industry developments to identify reactive and proactive storytelling opportunities.

• Contribute to internal communications activity that promotes key business milestones, supports change initiatives and drives employee engagement.

• Track media coverage, maintain press lists and compile reports that measure impact and inform future activity.

You Have

• 7+ years of B2B experience in public relations and corporate communications, gained in-house or at an agency

• Demonstrated experience building and executing integrated communications strategies that drive business goals and protect reputation

• Strong media relations expertise, with a track record of engaging journalists and shaping coverage in business, trade and B2B media across the U.K. market; Global experience is strongly preferred

• Experience with crisis communications and reputation management

• Familiarity working with technical, complex products; Expertise in energy, commodities, risk, financial, or other regulated industries is strongly preferred

• Sharp news judgment, a proactive mindset and a strong instinct for identifying reputational opportunities and risks

• Experience filming and/or editing vertical video for social channelsExceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to distill complex information into concise, audience-friendly messaging

• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• A motivated, energetic, and collaborative disposition

• Strong stakeholder management and the confidence to advise senior leaders effectively

• Willingness to work in our London office 3 days every week

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Communications

Job Category:

Communications

Union Status:

Non-Union role