Strategic Finance Communications Lead

Edelman Smithfield; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman Smithfield, a global financial communications firma, seeks an Account Supervisor to lead client service, media relations, and strategic communications for financial services clients. The role emphasizes building relationships with reporters, shaping messaging, and delivering high-impact results across campaigns.

The successful candidate will oversee teams, manage budgets, and drive thought leadership; experience in agency settings and strong industry insight are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, journalism, communications, or a related field.
• 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 understanding of clients’ businesses, stakeholders, and industry landscapes to provide strategic recommendations.
• Support senior leadership in identifying challenges and creating efficiencies for 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.
• Provide proactive and reactive media counsel to ensure message alignment.
• Translate complex financial topics into clear narratives for media and investors.
• Oversee junior team members with mentorship and feedback.
• Contribute to new business through proposals, pitches, and deskside research.

Skills

Media relations

Communication

Project management

Client service

Mentorship

Storytelling

Education

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

Job description

Edelman Smithfield, a global financial communications firma, seeks an Account Supervisor to lead client service, media relations, and strategic communications for financial services clients. The role emphasizes building relationships with reporters, shaping messaging, and delivering high-impact results across campaigns.

The successful candidate will oversee teams, manage budgets, and drive thought leadership; experience in agency settings and strong industry insight are preferred.