Senior Digital Designer & Content Writer - Financial Communications

Edelman Smithfield; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial communications firm is seeking a Senior Digital Designer & Content Writer. This role encompasses leading creative initiatives and translating financial narratives into compelling visuals. Ideal candidates will possess a blend of creative and analytical skills, backed by solid industry experience. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact across high-profile projects.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Travel assistance

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in content creation across digital and traditional platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex ideas into compelling narratives.
• Experience within an agency or in-house marketing team preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of creative concepts and campaigns across digital and traditional platforms.
• Redesign investor presentations and other long-form content for niche financial audiences.
• Translate complex financial messaging into clear, compelling creative.

Skills

Creative storytelling

Visual design

Copywriting

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design, marketing, communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Digital Designer & Content Writer - Financial Communications

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Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm with the power and scope of Edelman, the world’s largest integrated communications company. We specialize in financial markets and strategic situations, serving clients in the United States, Canada, EMEA, APAC, and beyond. Edelman Smithfield offers a deep and talented bench of approximately 250 financial market specialists across more than 25 cities and 15 countries.

Edelman Smithfield advises senior leaders and management teams navigating complex matters that impact reputation and valuation and has deep expertise in serving and communicating to the financial markets.

We are seeking a motivated Senior Digital Designer & Content Writer with a passion for financial communications and storytelling using creative mediums – while also having a background in copywriting and other digital first tactics. This role is ideal for a creative professional eager to lead concept development and execution across a range of high-profile, digital-first initiatives. You will partner with client service teams to shape compelling visual narratives and brand experiences that engage investor audiences and stand out in the marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of creative concepts and campaigns across digital and traditional platforms, from client briefs to new business pitches.
• Redesign investor presentations, ESG reports, and other long-form content for niche financial audiences, with a focus on clarity, consistency, and visual appeal.
• Deliver innovative, insight-driven solutions that align with client objectives and elevate brand visibility.
• Stay current on digital trends and provide actionable insights to enhance client programs.
• Maintain a deep understanding of client industries and brand identities to ensure creative work is both on-brand and differentiated.
• Collaborate closely with senior account leads, digital strategists, and broader teams to execute high-quality projects on time and on budget.
• Translate complex financial messaging into clear, compelling creative that drives conversation and engagement across media and social channels.
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design, marketing, communications, or a related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in content creation, copywriting, and visual design across digital and traditional platforms, with demonstrated ability to translate complex ideas into compelling narratives.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within an agency or in-house marketing team strongly preferred
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, Lightroom) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word).
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of traditional, digital, and social creative work.
• Strategic thinker with a proven ability to conceptualize and execute across channels.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills; comfortable with both creative storytelling and data-driven rationale.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience collaborating across departments and managing end-to-end project workflows.
• Prior experience in financial services, asset management, or crisis communications is a plus.
  
  
  

$83,000 - $110,000 a year

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

Edelman offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

Edelman Smithfield is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Public Relations and Information Technology

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services and IT Services and IT Consulting

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