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Edelman · 18 hours ago

Senior Vice President, Digital Lead - Financial Communications

Washington DC, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$182K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm and is seeking an entrepreneurial, growth-oriented, digital-first Senior Vice President to lead and grow the firm’s digital and social media capabilities. This role involves shaping digital innovation and excellence across various aspects of financial communications and collaborating closely with senior leadership to drive new business opportunities.

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Responsibilities

Lead and support the growth of an expanding digital offering within Edelman Smithfield, overseeing its development, positioning, and market differentiation

Shape the group’s growth strategy and identify, pursue, and drive new business opportunities by cultivating relationships with prospective clients, leading and contributing to pitches, and expanding existing accounts

Serve as a trusted strategic advisor and primary point of contact for clients, offering thoughtful counsel, anticipating needs, and ensuring consistently high-quality, results-driven work

Champion the value of digital across clients and teams, elevating program performance and delivering best-in-class digital and social strategies with measurable impact

Set and oversee strategic communications direction, including the creation of annual and quarterly plans, integrated campaigns, and content strategies aligned with client and business objectives

Drive digital education and enablement across the broader team, helping non-digital colleagues build fluency, confidence, and capability to deliver integrated, digital-first client work

Develop and manage staffing plans, budgets, and scopes of work to ensure operational excellence, profitability, and effective resource utilization

Stay ahead of digital communications and marketing trends, bringing forward new ideas and best practices to enhance client strategies and drive continuous improvement

Maintain accountability for quality, performance, timelines, and budgets, ensuring operational efficiency across all account activities

Mentor, empower, and motivate team members at all levels; provide constructive feedback, foster professional growth, and promote a culture of collaboration and innovation

Oversee multiple complex projects from concept to completion, applying foresight, measurement frameworks, and problem-solving to deliver exceptional results

Commit to continuous learning and leadership development while cultivating talent and driving excellence across the team

Qualification

Digital marketingSocial media expertiseFinancial communicationsClient relationship managementData analysisContent strategyProject managementExecutive communicationMentorshipCollaborationCreative thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in political science, business, journalism, public policy, communications, or a related field

At least 10+ years of post-graduate, relevant professional experience in digital marketing, social media, public relations, advertising, consulting, media, publishing, or a related field

Preferred

Prior experience in an agency environment, with the ability to quickly adapt, manage multiple priorities, and deliver impact in a fast-paced, client-driven setting

Experience serving as a primary point of contact for clients, executing plans to meet measurable client goals, and managing projects within budget

Strong understanding of capital markets and the financial services industry, including key trends, regulatory considerations, and audience behaviors across retail banking, fintech, asset management, and hedge funds

Demonstrated success in developing and executing integrated digital communications strategies for financial institutions, aligned with measurable business outcomes

Proven ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities, contribute to pitch development, and expand existing client relationships

Experience evolving or scaling digital capabilities within a broader communications or marketing organization, including educating and empowering non-digital teams

Deep expertise in social media platforms, digital marketing tools, and the broader digital ecosystem, with the ability to apply emerging trends and best practices

Strong analytical mindset, with experience using data and insights to optimize performance, demonstrate ROI, and inform strategy

Exceptional collaborative instincts, with experience partnering across disciplines—such as paid media, creative, design, and technology—to deliver cohesive, high-impact client programs

Ability to translate complex financial topics into clear, engaging, and impactful digital content

Executive-level communication skills, including the ability to counsel senior clients, present complex strategies with clarity, and represent the firm in external settings

A passion for creative thinking and innovation, with experience partnering effectively with creative and design teams

Demonstrated ability to manage across levels and teams, with enthusiasm for coaching and developing talent and a track record of mentoring, motivating, and fostering growth across diverse skill levels

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel assistance

Wellness programing

Company

Edelman

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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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