Financial Services Account Supervisor - Strategy & Media

Edelman; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Paid Time Off policy

Region-specific benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Travel assistance

Wellness programming

Job summary

Edelman Smithfield, a global financial communications firm, seeks an Account Supervisor to lead client service, media relations, and strategic communications for financial services accounts. You’ll manage teams, craft messaging, and drive high-impact campaigns.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in corporate communications, strong journalist relationships, and a track record of delivering accelerated results under tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, journalism, communications, or related field.
• At least 4+ years of experience in corporate communications, financial services, public relations, or public affairs, preferably in an agency setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications strategies for financial services clients, from ideation to execution.
• Serve as day-to-day lead on teams and client contact, with focus on timeliness, quality, and budget adherence.
• Develop a deep understanding of clients’ businesses, stakeholders, and industry landscapes to provide strategic recommendations.
• Support senior leadership in identifying and mitigating challenges, creating efficiencies and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Develop media engagement strategies and maintain relationships with financial journalists, producers, and influencers.
• Craft thought leadership content including op-eds, speeches, corporate messaging, and media materials.
• Translate complex financial topics into clear narratives for media and investors.
• Oversee junior team members, providing mentorship and feedback.
• Contribute to new business efforts, including proposal development and deskside research.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Client service

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, journalism, or communications

Job description

Edelman Smithfield, a global financial communications firm, seeks an Account Supervisor to lead client service, media relations, and strategic communications for financial services accounts. You’ll manage teams, craft messaging, and drive high-impact campaigns.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in corporate communications, strong journalist relationships, and a track record of delivering accelerated results under tight timelines.