Account Executive Edelman Smithfield
Account Executive Edelman Smithfield
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07-04-2025
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Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm with the power and scope of Edelman the worlds 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 is looking for an Account Executive to join the team in Toronto. The candidate will work alongside global companies and financial services brands developing media relations research and writing skills while learning the intricacies of financial services deal work strategic situations investor relations digital financial communications and ESG. The candidate will participate in the Edelman Smithfield Associates program in North America which is designed to develop the next generation of financial communications professionals.
We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule with at least three days per week in the office.
The candidate will get access to all aspects of the financial communications platform at Edelman Smithfield participating in both tactical and strategic elements of account management and client counsel. This position is ideal for an individual looking to take part in a fastpaced intellectually challenging environment and to acquire the skills necessary to become a successful financial communications practitioner and advisor to companies of all sizes and industry sectors.
HandsOn Experience and Opportunity
Responsibilities include:
- Execute strategic media relations programs
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of clients businesses and key stakeholders and impart critical knowledge to account team members
- Demonstrate exceptional writing and hone narrative development messaging and creative skills
- Write first drafts of materials such as messaging Q&A documents media pitch notes news releases social media posts blog posts or corporate marketing materials
- Be a collaborative team member and serve as daily client support partnering with client leads and teams
- Participate in new business processes including research proposal and pitch preparation
The following skills and experience will be prioritized when seeking candidates:
- A Bachelors degree (or better) in Communication or related discipline from an accredited college or university
- Excellent organization keen attention to detail and the ability to adapt to new conditions assignments and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to accurately judge and edit the work of others
- Accountability; able to multitask various responsibilities and take ownership of assigned projects
- A solid knowledge of MS Office Suite general office logistics and knowledge of supporting communications platforms and AI tools
- A strong work ethic and consistent dedication to providing quality work
- While direct financial experience is not required candidates should be interested in experience in financial communications and/or related experience in research investment management consulting marketing and finance
- Media relations experience would be valuable as well as an understanding of how to compile and showcase media results with proactive analysis of message pullthrough tone of coverage etc.
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