Financial Communications Analyst Program – 2027 Start

US001 Daniel J. Edelman, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Edelman Smithfield offers a 15-month Analyst Program for 2027 graduates, with exposure to financial communications, investor relations, and strategic client counsel. Analysts work across major markets and gain hands-on experience in press materials, research, and media relations.

The program emphasizes writing, storytelling, and teamwork, with a path to Account Executive after completion and a hybrid work schedule requiring three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or soon-to-be graduate.
• Strong writing and research abilities.
• Experience or interest in financial communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit press releases, investor materials, and Q&A documents.
• Conduct in-depth research and benchmarking of financial metrics and disclosures.
• Collaborate with media outlets to manage reporter contacts and inquiries.
• Monitor client-related news and filings; flag breaking events.
• Explain client businesses to teams; contribute to messaging and strategy.
• Support new business efforts including research and pitches.

Skills

Financial communications

Media relations

Research

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Edelman Smithfield offers a 15-month Analyst Program for 2027 graduates, with exposure to financial communications, investor relations, and strategic client counsel. Analysts work across major markets and gain hands-on experience in press materials, research, and media relations.

The program emphasizes writing, storytelling, and teamwork, with a path to Account Executive after completion and a hybrid work schedule requiring three days in the office.