Executive Communications Specialist
About The Position
Russell Investments is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking communication professional to join our Corporate Communications team in Seattle as an Executive Communications Specialist. In this role, you'll partner closely with the CEO, Chief of Staff, and senior leadership to shape and amplify the firm's executive voice across digital channels (especially Linkedin), investor materials, and internal communications. You'll report directly to the Global Head of Corporate Communications. This position combines strategic executive storytelling with hands-on digital execution. You will shape and deliver short-form video scripts, LinkedIn content, RFP letters, leadership notes, and high-impact internal communications-bringing Russell's brand and leadership tone to life across a variety of platforms. At Russell Investments, communications is not just functional-is a strategic asset. If you're energized by the intersection of leadership visibility, financial storytelling, and digital innovation, this role is for you.
Requirements
- 5-7 years of experience in communications, journalism, digital content, or executive writing-ideally within asset management, professional services, or financial media
- Strong experience scripting and writing for executive stakeholders, with a demonstrated ability to capture voice and intent
- Fluency in social and digital platforms, including video scripting and short-form content for platforms like LinkedIn
- Familiarity with investment themes and financial communications; ability to distill and communicate complex topics to different audiences
- A strong editorial instinct with exceptional writing, editing, and project management skills
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Finance, or related field
- Comfort operating in high-visibility executive environments with discretion, judgment, and a bias for action.
Nice To Haves
- Background in RFPs, client communications, or investor messaging is preferred
- Proficiency with AI tools and emerging digital platforms that enhance storytelling and engagement.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the CEO, CMO and Head of Comms to develop and script high-impact content for LinkedIn, investor videos, internal updates, and leadership messaging.
- Own the full execution of all CEO LinkedIn content in close collaboration with the Chief of Staff and the Office of the CEO (OCEO).
- Lead the creation and launch of a recurring LinkedIn video series for executive spokespeople.
- Create high-impact content across multiple formats-teleprompter-ready video scripts, thank-you notes, pitch materials, podcasts, and short-form digital storytelling.
- Translate complex investment topics and macroeconomic insights into clear, compelling communications.
- Manage messaging and asset quality across visual and media formats, partnering with internal video and creative teams as well as external agencies
- Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate drafting, enhance tone alignment, and streamline content workflows
- Collaborate across Communications, Marketing, PR, and the Investment Division to ensure consistency, clarity, and platform alignment
- Maintain a living tone and messaging toolkit to support executive voice alignment across channels
Benefits
- annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria)
- competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
