Senior Account Supervisor, Financial Services Communications

Daniel J. Edelman•Washington DC, NY

About The Position

Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm that is part of Edelman, the world’s largest integrated communications company. They specialize in financial markets and strategic situations, serving clients globally. The firm has a deep bench of financial market specialists and advises senior leaders on complex matters impacting reputation and valuation. The Senior Account Supervisor will be responsible for developing and executing financial communications programs for a diverse range of clients. Ideal candidates will have experience in a financial communications agency or extensive in-house communications experience, be fluent in capital markets, and comfortable counseling senior executives on financial communications and media relations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Journalism, Communications, or a related field
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields, including agency or in-house communications roles

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial communications with a focus in private markets is preferred.
Strong media relations expertise, with established journalist relationships and a demonstrated ability to secure high-impact media coverage across trade and top tier outlets
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

Responsibilities

Lead the creation of communications plans and goals, including development of both tactical and strategic elements
Proven ability to lead large projects and teams on sizable accounts
Creates, drives and executes strategic media relations programs
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of clients’ businesses and their missions, as well as their key stakeholders: employees, investors, regulators, media, vendors, partners and other businesses/organizations, etc., and will be able to impart this knowledge to account team members
Sets client program goals and manage s against them
Possesses excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to delegate tactical assignments and accurately judge and edit work of others
Serve as daily client contact and as client lead
Oversees quality and operational performance of accounts, ensuring high-quality of work and deadline adherence
Manage and reconcile account budgets, processing invoices and reporting financial updates to senior account and client leadership.
Supervise staff by motivating, coaching, consistently providing feedback, holding them accountable and conducting their reviews