Senior Financial Communications Lead & Media Strategy

Edelman Smithfield; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm seeking a Senior Account Supervisor to lead comprehensive financial communications programs for a diverse client roster. You will counsel senior executives and guide media relations strategies in fast-paced environments.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in communications, agency or in-house experience, and a fluency in capital markets. The role reports to client leadership and offers a competitive compensation package with strong bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 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.

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.
• Creates, drives and executes strategic media relations programs.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of clients’ businesses and their stakeholders and imparts this knowledge to the team.
• Sets client program goals and manages against them.
• Oversees quality and operational performance of accounts and deadlines.
• Manage and reconcile account budgets, processing invoices and reporting to leadership.
• Supervise staff by motivating, coaching and providing feedback.

Skills

Media relations

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Journalism, Communications, or a related field

Job description

Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm seeking a Senior Account Supervisor to lead comprehensive financial communications programs for a diverse client roster. You will counsel senior executives and guide media relations strategies in fast-paced environments.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in communications, agency or in-house experience, and a fluency in capital markets. The role reports to client leadership and offers a competitive compensation package with strong bonus