Communications Specialist

Hudson River Trading; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson River Trading is seeking a Communications Specialist to join our Communications & Creative Team. You'll craft messaging that engages a global workforce and elevates our external brand, collaborating across teams and managing full lifecycle of communications initiatives with editorial excellence.

You'll translate complex technical concepts for internal and external audiences, guide content quality, and support People Ops through timely, precise communications in a fast-moving, highly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in English, Communications, or related degree.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, content development, or editorial roles.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills; adapts style to audience.
• Clear, persuasive communication with stakeholders; ability to distill complex info.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace with a focus on automations and workflow improvements.
• Meticulous about clarity, brand alignment, and consistency.
• Strong interpersonal skills and high resourcefulness.

Responsibilities

• Develop, draft, and refine communications across the firm with clear tone and messaging.
• Provide editorial guidance to ensure polished internal and external communications.
• Manage logistics and timelines for communications projects with stakeholders.
• Maintain the internal editorial calendar and pitch engagement content ideas.
• Collaborate with departments on content generation and project management.
• Develop content that communicates complex technical concepts for internal/external audiences.
• Assist with photo and video shoots, manage timelines and talking points.
• Address ad-hoc requests from stakeholders with urgency and accuracy.
• Drive technical content deliverables in a high-touch, technical environment.
• Prioritize fast, efficient project execution with attention to quality.

Education

Bachelor's in English, Communications, or related degree

Tools

Google Workspace automations

Job description

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Communications Specialist to join our Communications & Creative Team. In this role, you'll collaborate across teams to develop and execute messaging that enhances the employee experience and elevates our external brand. You'll manage the full project lifecycle for communications initiatives but also apply your writing expertise to ensure all communications meet the highest editorial standards. Working closely with the People Ops team, you'll craft messaging that engages our global workforce and streamlines communication across the firm.

The ideal candidate is a superior communicator who understands how to engage a highly technical audience. You know how to distill information, cut through noise, and deliver content in a way that drives alignment, excitement, and clarity. You thrive in a fast-moving, highly collaborative environment and can manage multiple projects without missing a detail. You're proactive, organized, and adaptable—always anticipating the needs of stakeholders. Most importantly, you understand the importance of building strong working relationships and react with an appropriate level of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Develop, draft, and refine communications across the firm, maintaining clarity and consistency in tone and messaging
• Provide editorial guidance and feedback to ensure internal and external communications are polished, inclusive, engaging, and aligned with our organizational voice and goals
• Manage logistics and timelines for communications projects, collaborating with team members and key stakeholders to ensure transparency, efficiency, and excellence in execution
• Maintain the internal communications editorial calendar, pitch employee engagement content ideas, manage timelines, and keep stakeholders informed
• Work collaboratively with all departments on content generation, from simple refinements and edits to full project management of new comms initiatives
• Develop content that effectively communicates complex technical concepts, for both internal and external audiences, from internal all-hands to our social channels and tech blog
• Assist with photo and video shoots, manage production timelines, participant communications, talking points, and documentation
• Proactively and efficiently address ad-hoc and time-sensitive requests from stakeholders
• Drive technical content deliverables while navigating ambiguity in a high-touch, highly technical environment
• Prioritize fast and efficient project execution, meeting requests with a strong sense of urgency and attention to quality and detail

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in English, Communications, or related degree
• 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, content development, or editorial roles, preferably in a fast-paced or technical environment
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills; adapts style to audience; presents data clearly
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, engaging others, listening actively, and responding thoughtfullyn
• Proficiency in Google Workspace with a strong focus on creating automations and streamlining workflows for greater efficiency
• Meticulous in ensuring clarity and consistency, while staying aligned with brand guidelines
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful

The estimated base salary range for this position is 110,000 to 160,000 USD per year (or local equivalent). The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.
At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues - whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.
Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we'd love to get to know you.

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