Vice President, Digital - Financial Communications

Job Description

Job Description

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 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 belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

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.

Responsibilities :

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor and primary point of contact for clients, offering thoughtful counsel, anticipating needs, 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.
• Assist in leading and supporting the growth of an expanding digital offering within Edelman Smithfield, contributing to its development, positioning, and market differentiation.
• Identify and drive new business opportunities by cultivating relationships with prospective clients, leading and contributing to pitches, expanding existing accounts, and helping shape the group’s 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 business objectives.
• 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 forward new ideas and 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.

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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.

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 law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.