Digital Senior Account Executive - Edelman Smithfield
New York / Washington DC / Chicago / San Francisco
Smithfield – Financial Communications /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm with the power and scope of Edelman, the world’s 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 seeking a motivated Digital Senior Account Executive with an interest in financial communications to join our team in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, or Washington, DC. In this role, you will take a hands-on, strategic approach to driving digital programs and play a key role in content strategy and development, organic and paid social media execution, performance tracking against KPIs, real-time monitoring and insights generation, digital project coordination, and online community engagement. This is a highly collaborative role that offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to high-impact, integrated campaigns.
We’re looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, is energized by complex challenges, and thinks creatively on behalf of clients.
Responsibilities:
- Lead development of compelling, client-ready social content and manage strategic content calendars, social monitoring, and timely delivery of digital assets
- Own and drive assigned workstreams, anticipating needs and managing up to Digital account leads to ensure efficiency and strategic execution
- Conduct social media audits, trend analysis, and performance benchmarking to generate actionable insights and inform strategic recommendations
- Support the development and execution of integrated digital programs across earned, owned, and paid channels—including executive visibility, social storytelling, and campaign activation
- Contribute to the creation of platform strategies, audience personas, and digital narratives that strengthen client positioning and engagement
- Use expertise in paid media, SEO, and analytics to optimize content performance and drive measurable outcomes
- Demonstrate fluency in digital crisis protocols, supporting account leads with real-time response planning and client-facing guidance
- Draft digital sections of new business proposals, clearly articulating Edelman Smithfield’s digital capabilities and strategic approach
- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, internal teams, and external partners, ensuring alignment, accountability, and quality across all deliverables
- Proactively identify opportunities to grow accounts, contribute innovative ideas, and drive long-term client success
- Embody Edelman’s values through collaboration, curiosity, responsiveness, and a commitment to excellence in every facet of your work
Basic Qualifications:
- 2–4 years of experience in digital marketing, public relations, social media, or a related communications field
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a demonstrated ability to craft clear, engaging content across platforms
- Working knowledge of major social media platforms, publishing tools, and analytics dashboards (e.g., Sprinklr, Meltwater, Brandwatch, Google Analytics, Semrush, Similarweb, etc.)
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a keen attention to detail and quality control
- Experience or demonstrated interest in financial services, asset management, or crisis communications is a strong plus
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field—or equivalent relevant experience
$70,000 - $85,000 a year
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An employee’s 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 DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.
DJE Holdings offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.
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