Internal Communications Associate

D. E. Shaw & Co.

$135K — $165K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with strong academic and professional achievement.
  • 2-5 years of experience in communications, professional writing, or editorial roles.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Strong organizational and project management capabilities with attention to detail.
  • Intellectual curiosity and proactive problem-solving mindset.
  • Experience in finance or tech preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement internal communication strategies aligning with firm goals.
  • Collaborate with leadership to draft business updates and strategic initiatives.
  • Edit and enhance communication materials, ensuring clarity for various audiences.
  • Support process management and facilitate creative brainstorming sessions.
  • Generate and execute fresh ideas to improve communication efforts.

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug coverage.
  • 401(k) contribution matching.
  • Wellness reimbursement program.
  • Family building benefits.
  • Charitable gift match program.
Full Job Description
What you'll do day-to-day

  • Develop internal communications strategies and programs designed to support the firm's goals.
  • Work closely with colleagues across the firm, including the firm's leadership, to draft key business updates and strategic initiatives.
  • Help edit and improve communications-from firmwide announcements and blog posts to live events and videos-clearly relaying complex information to various audiences with precision and rigor.
  • Support process management and creative brainstorming, from idea generation through execution.


What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and a demonstrated record of academic and professional achievement, with two to five years of communications, professional writing, and/or editorial experience.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to a range of audiences.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills, an orientation towards collaboration, the ability to manage multiple projects, and keen attention to detail.
  • Intellectual curiosity, collaborative instincts, and a proactive approach to sourcing and executing new ideas.
  • Previous experience in finance or tech is a plus but not required.
  • The expected annual base salary for this position is $135,000 to $165,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.


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