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.
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Edelman Smithfield is seeking an 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 Smithfield’s 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.
We’re looking for a seasoned, self-directed, and growth-oriented professional who can contribute strategically to the continued evolution of Edelman Smithfield’s 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 Smithfield’s digital growth in partnership with existing practice leadership.