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 companys purpose-driven agendaconnecting 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.

Government Affairs Support

• 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 companys social impact/ESG commitments and contribute to communications strategy.

Social Impact

• 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.

ESG

• 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 workstreams.
• 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 companys social impact and ESG work.

• Bachelors 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 workstreams 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. GRI SASB TCFD)
• Familiarity with corporate governance structures and board-level communications
• Experience managing nonprofit partnerships or corporate social responsibility programs
• Knowledge of Thomson Reuters business segments and market position

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Whats in it For You

• Hybrid Work Model: Weve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities whether caring for family giving back to the community or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
• Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrows challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow lead and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation two company-wide Mental Health Days off access to the Headspace app retirement savings tuition reimbursement employee incentive programs and resources for mental physical and financial wellbeing.
• Culture: Globally recognized award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging flexibility work-life balance and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers Compete to Win Challenge (Y)our Thinking Act Fast / Learn Fast and Stronger Together.
• Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
• Making a Real-World Impact:We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice truth and transparency. Together with the professionals and institutions we serve we help uphold the rule of law turn the wheels of commerce catch bad actors report the facts and provide trusted unbiased information to people all over the world.

In the United States Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health dental vision disability and life insurance programs as well as a competitive 401k plan with company addition Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation sick and safe paid time off paid holidays (including two company mental health days off) parental leave sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. For any eligible US locations unless otherwise noted the base compensation range for this role is $74200 USD - $137800 USD. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individuals knowledge skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.

About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal tax accounting compliance government and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data intelligence and solutions needed to make informed decisions and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice truth and transparency. Reuters part of Thomson Reuters is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.

We are powered by the talents of 26000 employees across more than 70 countries where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity accuracy fairness and transparency are under attack we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.

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