Vice President, Digital Financial Communications

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all reflects and represents the world in which we live and fosters trust collaboration and with this approach we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

Edelman Smithfield isseekingan entrepreneurial digital-first Vice President to join our growing Digital Communications team. This individual will play a key leadership role in shaping and advancing digital innovation and excellence across the financial communications spectrum spanning retail banking fintech institutional asset management private equity and hedge funds amongst others.

This Vice President will partner closely with senior leadership to help guide and expand Edelman Smithfields digital and social media capabilities. They will oversee strategy and execution across content development paid and organic social analytics and measurement community engagement and digital thought leadership. The ideal candidate will pair deep digital expertise with a sophisticated understanding of the financial landscape translating complex business and market dynamics into compelling high-impact digital communications.

Were looking for a seasoned self-directed and growth-oriented professional who can contribute strategically to the continued evolution of Edelman Smithfields Digital Communications practice. As the firm continues to experience rapid growth in digital financial communications this individual will collaborate with practice leadership to strengthen and scale core capabilities foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and drive new business opportunities that further expand our impact.

A passion for mentorship and talent development is essential. The successful candidate will inspire and empower teams by modeling digital fluency fostering collaboration and elevating performance through thoughtful feedback and coaching.

The right candidate brings both curiosity and conviction a digital strategist who can think creatively act decisively and help shape the next chapter of Edelman Smithfields digital growth in partnership with existing practice leadership.

Responsibilities:

Serve as a trusted strategic advisor and primary point of contact for clients offering thoughtful counselanticipatingneeds and ensuring consistently high-quality results-driven work.
Champion the value of digital across clients and teams elevating program performance and ensuring best-in-class digital and social strategies that deliver measurable impact.
Assistin leading and supporting the growth of an expanding digital offering withinEdelman Smithfield contributing to its development positioning and market differentiation.
Identifyand drive new business opportunities by cultivating relationships with prospective clientsleadingand contributing to pitches expanding existing accounts and helping shape the groups growth strategy.
Set and oversee strategic communications direction including the creation of annual and quarterly plans integrated campaigns and content strategies that align with client and businessobjectives.
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 resource optimization.
Stay ahead of digital communications and marketing trends bringing forwardnew ideasand 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.

Basic Qualifications:

At least8years of post-graduate relevant professionalexperience in digital marketing social media public relations advertising consulting media publishing ora relatedfield.
A bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.
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 tailored to financial institutions and aligned with measurable business outcomes.
Proven ability toidentifyand pursue new business opportunities contribute to pitch development and expand existing client relationships.
Experience helping evolve or scale 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 disciplinessuch as paid media creative design and technologyto 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 enthusiasm for coaching and developing teams with a track record of mentoring motivating and fostering growth across diverse skill levels.

$133000 - $178000 a year

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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.

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance vision 401K life insurance disability insurance paid time off travel assistance and wellness programing.

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity equity and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race color gender sex age religion physical or mental disability military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process please let us know.

Required Experience:

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