Senior Account Executive, Edelman Smithfield

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.

Edelman Smithfield specializes in designing and executing strategic communications programs for institutional financial services clients, including banks, insurers, private equity firms, venture capital firms, hedge funds, traditional asset managers, and other institutional investors. Our services encompass executive positioning and reputation management, media relations, crisis and issues management, thought leadership content creation, regulatory and enforcement communications, deal announcements, and strategic communications support for portfolio companies.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Account Executive to join our dynamic team.

• Contribute to the development and execution of comprehensive communications strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Plan and manage traditional and integrated outreach initiatives.
• Oversee multiple projects from inception to completion, proactively identifying potential challenges while ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Consistently produce high-quality internal and external communications materials.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing guidance, motivation, and constructive feedback.
• Support business development efforts, including research, ideation, and proposal preparation.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development by setting and pursuing ambitious goals.

• A minimum of two years of relevant experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience in corporate communications, public affairs, or public relations, ideally within an agency setting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with corporate communications programs and a keen interest in deepening expertise within institutional financial services, including private equity, asset management, banking, insurance, hedge funds, fintech, venture capital, and cryptocurrency.
• Ability to collaborate with teams to generate innovative campaign ideas and seamlessly integrate them into broader communications strategies.
• Experience in researching, planning, and executing comprehensive public relations campaigns.
• Strong storytelling skills with the ability to provide thoughtful and strategic media counsel to clients at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage account operations, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to deadlines.
• Understanding of visual communications, social media, and digital marketing, with the ability to incorporate these elements into client programs.
• Established relationships with national and local media, along with a strong understanding of the media landscape.
• A strong awareness of current events and industry trends.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• An entrepreneurial spirit, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to take creative risks in pursuit of client and professional success.

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Edelman Smithfield is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.