Communications Associate

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation • New York, NY

66d • $80,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SMBC Americas is seeking a Communications Associate to create high-quality written and visual content, while partnering closely with our businesses, HR, and marketing partners to spotlight internal events, design signage assets, and support storytelling across our internal and social platforms. Looking for a strong writer, quick editor, and adept content creator who is as comfortable working on written interviews and video scripts as they are creating digital signage slides and photos. This role is deal for someone creative, curious, and organized, with an eye for design and passion for storytelling.

Requirements

• 2-4 years’ experience in internal communications, journalism, marketing or digital content
• Excellent writing and editing skills across tones and formats
• Working knowledge of content tools like Canva, PowerPoint, or Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator
• Basic understanding of video editing and familiarity with tools like CapCut, Adobe Premiere, or similar
• Proactive, organized, and comfortable working independently

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with internal platforms (SharePoint, email distribution tools, etc.) a plus

Responsibilities

• Write, edit and publish employee-facing articles
• Create content for digital signage, including simple graphics, that aligns to brand
• Support social content creation, from ideation to execution, including short videos and LinkedIn posts
• Cover internal events by gathering quotes, taking photos and summarizing key takeaways
• Help maintain editorial calendar for digital signage
• Balance longer term projects with ad hoc needs that require tight deadlines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees