ABOUT THIS ROLEOrchestra is seeking an Account Supervisor, Financial and Corporate Communications to support and help grow a dynamic portfolio of financial clients. This role will work closely with senior leadership to manage day-to-day client communications programs, support high-level strategy and drive impactful media relations campaigns across the financial sector.
This is an opportunity for a strong communicator with financial services experience, including alternative asset management, investment firms and/or financial institutions, family offices and fintech to work with innovative clients and contribute to a growing, collaborative team. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, skilled media operator and proactive client and team manager who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment and is eager to help build integrated communications programs that deliver measurable results.
Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. The team is in-office at least 3 days per week.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONSAs an Account Supervisor, Financial and Corporate Communications, you will...
- Support and execute integrated communications programs and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams for earned, owned, paid and social channels
- Serve as a day-to-day client lead, helping manage financial communications accounts and ensuring work is delivered strategically, on time and with excellence
- Build and maintain strong media relationships across financial, business and trade press as well as emerging and new media
- Lead media strategy development and execution, including proactive storytelling, executive visibility, thought leadership, and crisis and risk management support
- Oversee account workflows and team operations, ensuring projects move efficiently
- Mentor and manage junior team members, fostering collaboration, professional development and a positive team culture grounded in diversity, equity and inclusion
- Partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities for organic client growth and support new business initiatives and pitches
- Stay informed on financial services, private equity, hedge funds, insurers, family offices, investor relations and broader industry trends to help shape strategic recommendations for clients
- Analyze campaign performance and media results, helping identify insights and optimize communications strategies based on client objectives
- Contribute strong strategic thinking, writing and communications counsel across client programs, executive communications and media engagement efforts
Essential skills:- 5-7+ years of relevant communications experience, preferably within an agency environment, with experience supporting financial services, private equity, hedge funds, insurance, family offices, investor relations and/or asset management clients
- Strong client management skills with experience leading day-to-day communications programs and building trusted client relationships
- Demonstrated success developing and executing media relations campaigns, including securing top-tier business, finance-related media and emerging media
- Experience managing account teams and mentoring junior staff while fostering collaboration and accountability
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex topics clearly and effectively
- Strong organizational and project management abilities, with experience balancing multiple clients and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strategic thinker with sound judgment, attention to detail and the ability to spot industry trends and anticipate client needs
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines
- Understanding of integrated communications strategies and familiarity with digital, social and paid media approaches
- Interest in and curiosity for financial communications and staying current on market, media and industry developments
- Existing contacts and relationships in the industry
WORKING AT ORCHESTRASalary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $85,000-$115,000
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