Senior Financial Communications Lead

Edelman; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel assistance

Wellness programing

Job summary

Edelman Smithfield, a global financial communications firm, seeks a Senior Account Supervisor to develop and execute financial communications programs for a roster of clients. Ideal candidates have agency or in-house experience and fluency in capital markets, with a strong comfort level in advising senior executives on communications and media relations.

The role emphasizes leading communications plans, managing large projects, and supervising staff, while ensuring high-quality work, budget

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields, including agency or in-house communications roles.
• Experience in financial communications with a focus in private markets is preferred.
• Strong media relations expertise with established journalist relationships and ability to secure high-impact media coverage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to develop strategic messaging and thought leadership content.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of communications plans and goals, including development of both tactical and strategic elements.
• Proven ability to lead large projects and teams on sizable accounts.
• Create, drive and execute strategic media relations programs.
• Demonstrate understanding of clients’ businesses and key stakeholders and impart this knowledge to the account team.

Skills

Media relations

Project management

Communication skills

Client leadership

Budget management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Journalism, Communications, or related field

Job description

Edelman Smithfield, a global financial communications firm, seeks a Senior Account Supervisor to develop and execute financial communications programs for a roster of clients. Ideal candidates have agency or in-house experience and fluency in capital markets, with a strong comfort level in advising senior executives on communications and media relations.

The role emphasizes leading communications plans, managing large projects, and supervising staff, while ensuring high-quality work, budget