Opportunity OverviewAs a Senior Communications Strategist within the External Communications & Public Relations (ECPR) team, part of the firm's External Affairs division, you will play a critical role in advancing Edward Jones' reputation, supporting enterprise priorities, and bringing the modern Edward Jones story to life. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategic communications programs that strengthen stakeholder trust, enhance brand perception, and elevate the firm's position on the issues and opportunities that matter most.
You will serve as a strategic communications partner to business leaders and subject matter experts, helping translate complex business priorities into compelling narratives that resonate with clients, financial advisors, media and other key stakeholders. Through proactive storytelling, media relations, executive communications support, and reputation management, you will help drive awareness, engagement, and understanding of Edward Jones' strategic priorities.
You will be responsible for developing and executing external communications strategies that support business objectives, strengthen reputation, and advance the firm's narrative. Working closely with leaders across the organization and within matrixed teams, you will identify opportunities to elevate the firm's voice, position key spokespeople, and deliver communications that create measurable impact.
The role requires strategic thinking, exceptional communications skills, sound judgment, and strong relationship management capabilities. Success requires the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, influence without authority, and balance proactive communications opportunities with reputation and risk considerations.
What You Will Do:- Develop and execute communications strategies that support enterprise priorities, business objectives, and reputation goals.
- Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior leaders and key business partners, providing counsel on strategy, messaging, positioning, stakeholder engagement, and external visibility opportunities.
- Identify and advance proactive storytelling opportunities that showcase the firm's expertise, strategic priorities and differentiated value proposition.
- Develop messaging, media materials, FAQs, thought leadership content, executive communications, and other communications assets.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with media and support efforts to secure earned media opportunities that align with business goals.
- Prepare and coach spokespersons for media interviews, speaking engagements, and other external opportunities.
- Lead communications support for complex, cross-functional initiatives that require alignment across multiple business areas and stakeholder groups.
- Anticipate communications risks and opportunities, providing recommendations that strengthen stakeholder understanding and confidence.
- Partner with colleagues across the firm to execute integrated communications strategies and campaigns.
- Manage agency partners and external resources to support program execution and achieve objectives.
- Establish communications goals, track outcomes, and leverage insights to continuously improve effectiveness and business impact.
Current Internal home-based associates please note: Even as a campus-based posted role you are eligible to apply and, if selected, you may retain your home-based status. However, future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work and some roles may carry a preference for campus-based presence.
Position RequirementsWhat Experience You Need:- 10+ years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, media relations, corporate communications, or related fields.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to quickly learn new business areas, understand strategic priorities, and identify communications opportunities that advance both reputation and business goals.
- An agile, possibility-oriented mindset that brings curiosity, creativity and a willingness to pioneer new approaches while navigating ambiguity and competing priorities.
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic communications programs in a complex or highly matrixed environment.
- Experience advising senior leaders and navigating challenging stakeholder dynamics with confidence and credibility.
- Strong writing, storytelling, messaging development, and content creation skills across multiple channels and audience types.
- Experience managing reputation-sensitive issues and balancing business objectives with communications and reputational considerations.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build relationships, and drive alignment without direct authority.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to simplify complex topics into compelling and actionable communications.
What Could Set You Apart:- Experience in financial services, wealth management, or other regulated industries.
- Demonstrated expertise in reputation management, media relations, and issues management.
- Experience supporting large-scale enterprise initiatives.
- Ability to translate complex business strategies, products, and industry trends into engaging narratives for external audiences.
**Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week effective June 1, 2026. Before June 1, 2026, candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.**
Salary InformationEdward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.
