Enterprise Communications Strategist — Community Impact Lead

Edward Jones; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ seeks an Enterprise Communications Specialist to lead communications strategy and execution for financial education and community impact, across local and national programs.

You will partner with Media Relations, Executive Visibility, and Reputation Management, guiding initiatives within the firm's three pillars: financial education, entrepreneurship, and caregiving. Requires 7+ years of experience and strong writing, PM, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 7 years external and internal communications experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills across formats.
• Strong project management and ability to lead in a matrixed environment.
• Proven track record of delivering results and communicating across teams.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 for data-driven content development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute communications strategies for the firm's Financial Education pillar and 2030 strategy.
• Cultivate relationships with external partners, media, influencers, and community leaders.
• Collaborate across internal teams to amplify program progress and value.
• Oversee events and logistics to raise awareness and firm influence.
• Lead project management for local and national programs within budgets and deadlines.
• Define KPIs, benchmarks, and progress milestones for programs.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Editing

Project management

Relationship-building

Cross-functional collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ seeks an Enterprise Communications Specialist to lead communications strategy and execution for financial education and community impact, across local and national programs.

You will partner with Media Relations, Executive Visibility, and Reputation Management, guiding initiatives within the firm's three pillars: financial education, entrepreneurship, and caregiving. Requires 7+ years of experience and strong writing, PM, and collaboration skills.