Account Supervisor, Financial Services Communications

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About Our Team

Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm with the power and scope of Edelman, the world’s largest integrated communications company. We specialize in financial markets and strategic situations, serving clients in the United States, Canada, EMEA, APAC, and beyond. Edelman Smithfield offers a deep and talented bench of approximately 250 financial market specialists across more than 25 cities and 15 countries.

Edelman Smithfield   advises   senior leaders and management teams navigating complex matters that impact reputation and valuation and has deep   expertise   in serving and communicating to the financial markets.

The   Role

We are   seeking   a strategic, detail-oriented, and   proactive   Account Supervisor   with experience in   financial   services   communications to join our team. This   person will play a critical role in client service, project execution, media relations, and strategic communications, ensuring high-impact results for our   clients.

This   individual should have strong relationships with key reporters, a deep understanding of industry dynamics, and a natural curiosity about the stakeholders and evolving landscape of   private capital firms, hedge funds, asset   and wealth   managers, investment and   commercial banks, fintech companies, real estate investors, insurers and other institutional market participants .

Key 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 .

Basic 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in   financial communications , with a   strong understanding of   financial institutions , the financial services industry   landscape   and key stakeholder audiences.

- 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.

$83,000 - $110,000 per year

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An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.