Strategic Financial Communications Lead

Edelman Smithfield; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Edelman Smithfield, a global financial communications firm, seeks an Account Supervisor in Washington, DC to lead client service, media relations, and strategic storytelling for financial services clients.

The role emphasizes building journalist relationships, understanding complex industry dynamics, and guiding junior staff while contributing to new business efforts and ensuring high-quality delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, journalism, communications, or a related field.
• At least 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 a focus on timeliness, quality, and budget adherence.
• Develop a deep understanding of clients' businesses, key stakeholders, and industry landscapes, and apply this knowledge to provide strategic recommendations.
• Support senior leadership in identifying and mitigating challenges, creating efficiencies and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Work with leadership to develop media engagement strategies, maintaining and leveraging relationships with key financial journalists, producers, and influencers.
• Craft compelling thought leadership content, including op-eds, speeches, corporate messaging, and media materials.
• Provide proactive and reactive media counsel to clients, ensuring message alignment and positioning.
• Translate complex financial and regulatory topics into clear, compelling narratives for media, investors, and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee the work of junior team members, providing mentorship, feedback, and guidance.
• Contribute to new business efforts, supporting proposal development, pitch preparation, and deskside research.

Skills

Financial services

Media relations

Client service

Mentorship

Strategic messaging

Education

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

Job description

Edelman Smithfield, a global financial communications firm, seeks an Account Supervisor in Washington, DC to lead client service, media relations, and strategic storytelling for financial services clients.

The role emphasizes building journalist relationships, understanding complex industry dynamics, and guiding junior staff while contributing to new business efforts and ensuring high-quality delivery.