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Edelman · 3 days ago

Account Supervisor, Financial Services Communications (Crypto)

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$83K/yr - $110K/yr

4+ years exp

Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm specializing in financial markets and strategic situations. They are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Account Supervisor with experience in financial services communications and a strong understanding of the crypto and digital assets landscape to lead communications strategies and ensure client satisfaction.

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Responsibilities

Lead communications strategies for financial services clients, ensuring tailored messaging and engagement

Serve as a client contact, ensuring consistent and high-quality communication

Assist in the creation and execution of communications plans and strategies, aligning with client objectives

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, 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

Contribute to multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring timeliness, quality, and budget adherence

Oversee the work of junior team members, providing mentorship, feedback, and guidance

Collaborate with internal teams to develop integrated communications campaigns

Contribute to new business development, supporting proposal development, pitch preparation, and research efforts

Qualification

Financial communicationsCrypto knowledgeMedia relations expertiseStrategic messagingProject managementResults-driven mindsetVerbal communicationWritten communicationDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in political science, business, journalism, public policy, 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 or political/government setting

Preferred

Experience in financial communications, with a strong understanding of financial institutions, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and alternative assets

Experience supporting communications for crypto, digital asset, stablecoin, or blockchain-related companies, including an understanding of regulatory, policy, and market considerations

Demonstrated knowledge of the crypto and stablecoin ecosystem, including key use cases and how digital assets intersect with payments, fintech platforms, and traditional financial services

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

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel assistance

Wellness programing

Company

Edelman

Glassdoor3.7

Edelman, a public relations firm, offers analysis, advertising, marketing, branding, and content and strategy management services.

Founded in 1952

New York, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.edelman.com

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