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.
Launch Your Career in Financial Communications Learn from the Boutique with the Full Reach and Resources of Edelman
Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm with the power and scope of Edelman the worlds largest integrated communications agency. We advise senior leaders and management teams navigating complex matters that impact reputation and valuation and have deep expertise in serving and communicating to the financial 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 Smithfields Associates Program offers postgraduate students the opportunity to launch their careers in financial communications at the largest communications agency in the world. Our full-time year-long program is designed to develop the next generation of financial communications professionals. Associates will work alongside global companies and financial services brandsincluding some of the worlds pre-eminent financial services firms and Fortune 500 companies and develop media relations research and writing skills while learning the intricacies of financial services deal work strategic situations investor relations digital financial communications and ESG.
Following the successful completion of the program Associates will have the opportunity to be promoted into the Account Executive role to continue their career at Edelman Smithfield.
We are seeking an Associate to join us in our San Francisco office. We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule with at least three days per week in the office.
Hands-On Experience and Opportunity
Associates will gain exposure to all aspects of the financial communications verticals within Edelman Smithfield participating in both the tactical execution and strategic development of account management and client counsel. By the end of the program Associates can expect to possess the following experience and skills:
-Draft and edit materials including press releases investor presentations Q&As and other materials
- Conduct in-depth research and peer benchmarking on financial metrics company disclosures sell-side analyst commentary and estimates
- Work with various media outlets to manage reporter contacts inquiries and interviews
- Monitor client-related news and filings daily and alert teams to breaking developments
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of clients businesses and stakeholders and share critical insights with account teams
- Strengthen writing abilities while honing skills in narrative development messaging and creative communication.
- Be a collaborative team member and serve as daily client support partnering with the client lead when appropriate
- Participate in new business processes including research proposal and pitch preparation
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An employees pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance travel requirements revenue-based metrics any contractual agreements and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEHs total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses a Paid Time Off policy and region-specific benefits.
Edelman offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance vision 401K life insurance disability insurance paid time off travel assistance and wellness programing.
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.