Senior Financial Communications Lead

Edelman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Region-specific benefits

Job summary

Edelman Smithfield in New York seeks a strategic, detail-oriented Account Supervisor with experience in financial services communications to join our team. You will lead client service, project execution, media relations, and strategic communications to deliver high-impact results.

The role requires strong journalist relationships, knowledge of capital markets, and the ability to translate complex topics into clear narratives for media, investors, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, journalism, communications, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in corporate communications or financial services.
• Agency experience preferred.
• Strong media relations and journalist relationships.
• Ability to translate complex financial topics into clear messaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications strategies for financial services clients from ideation to execution.
• Manage day-to-day team and client contact with focus on timeliness, quality, and budget.
• Develop understanding of clients’ business and stakeholders to provide strategic guidance.
• Mentor junior team members and support business development.

Skills

Corporate communications

Financial services

Media relations

Public relations

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, journalism, communications, or related field

Job description

Edelman Smithfield in New York seeks a strategic, detail-oriented Account Supervisor with experience in financial services communications to join our team. You will lead client service, project execution, media relations, and strategic communications to deliver high-impact results.

The role requires strong journalist relationships, knowledge of capital markets, and the ability to translate complex topics into clear narratives for media, investors, and stakeholders.