Edelman Smithfield · 12 hours ago
Account Supervisor, Financial Services Communications
Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $110K/yr
4+ years expEdelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm specializing in financial markets and strategic situations. They are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Account Supervisor with experience in financial services communications to lead client service, project execution, media relations, and strategic communications.
Public Relations & Communications
Responsibilities
Lead communications strategies for financial services clients, ensuring tailored messaging and engagement
Serve as a client contact, ensuring consistent and high-quality communication
Assist in the creation and execution of communications plans and strategies, aligning with client objectives
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, 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
Contribute to multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring timeliness, quality, and budget adherence
Oversee the work of junior team members, providing mentorship, feedback, and guidance
Collaborate with internal teams to develop integrated communications campaigns
Contribute to new business development, supporting proposal development, pitch preparation, and research efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in political science, business, journalism, public policy, 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
Preferred
Experience in financial communications, with a strong understanding of financial institutions, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and alternative assets
Strong media relations expertise, with established journalist relationships and a demonstrated ability to secure high-impact media coverage
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to develop strategic messaging and thought leadership content
Strong project management skills, with a proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven mindset
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance
Vision
401K
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Travel assistance
Wellness programing
Company
Edelman Smithfield
Edelman Smithfield is a financial communications boutique that specializes in the financial markets and special situations, serving clients in the United States, Canada, EMEA, APAC and beyond.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Vikram Tohan
Global CFO
Joshua Hochberg
Global COO
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