Strategic Financial Communications Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Edelman Smithfield in New York seeks an Account Supervisor with experience in financial services communications to lead client service, project execution, media relations, and strategic communications for high-impact results.

The role requires strong relationships with reporters, deep industry knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior staff while guiding messaging for clients across private capital sectors and financial institutions.

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; agency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications strategies for financial services clients, from ideation to execution.
• Serve as day-to-day lead on teams and client contact, with a focus on timeliness, quality, and budget adherence.
• Develop a deep understanding of clients' businesses, stakeholders, and industry landscapes, and apply this knowledge to provide strategic recommendations.
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance.
• Develop media engagement strategies and maintain relationships with financial journalists, producers, and influencers.
• Translate complex financial topics into clear narratives for media, investors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Media relations

Client service

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (business, journalism, communications, or related)

Job description

Edelman Smithfield in New York seeks an Account Supervisor with experience in financial services communications to lead client service, project execution, media relations, and strategic communications for high-impact results.

The role requires strong relationships with reporters, deep industry knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior staff while guiding messaging for clients across private capital sectors and financial institutions.