Strategic VP, Financial Communications Leader

Edelman Smithfield; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman Smithfield is seeking a Vice President of Financial Communications to guide accounts, teams, and projects for a portfolio of financial industry clients. The role requires senior-level advisory skills for capital markets executives and a track record in media relations with top-tier outlets.

The hybrid Washington, DC-based position emphasizes leadership, new business development, and the ability to deliver strategic counsel across the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, journalism, public policy, communications, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in financial communications.
• Understanding of the financial regulatory environment.
• Strong media relations experience with top-tier reporters.
• Excellent writing, presentation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client accounts and assignments, drawing from Edelman Smithfield resources to deliver best-in-class service.
• Lead pitches and new business efforts focused on financial communications opportunities.
• Lead financial communications marketing and prospecting to identify new opportunities.
• Serve as relationship lead for C-suite client-side executives.
• Collaborate with Edelman Smithfield and Edelman colleagues to grow the global practice.

Skills

8+ years financial comms experience

Regulatory environment understanding

Media relations with top-tier outlets

Strong writing and presentation

Education

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

Job description

Edelman Smithfield is seeking a Vice President of Financial Communications to guide accounts, teams, and projects for a portfolio of financial industry clients. The role requires senior-level advisory skills for capital markets executives and a track record in media relations with top-tier outlets.

The hybrid Washington, DC-based position emphasizes leadership, new business development, and the ability to deliver strategic counsel across the financial sector.