Senior Enterprise Communications Strategist-External Affairs

Position Schedule: Full‑Time

Team Overview
The Executive Visibility team within External Affairs leads the firm’s most high‑profile thought leadership and external communication efforts. The team partners closely with senior leaders to elevate the firm’s reputation, shape industry conversations, and position executives as trusted voices across key external platforms. Working in a dynamic, highly visible environment, the team drives strategic communications that support the firm’s largest and most complex priorities.

What You’ll Do
In this role, you will lead end‑to‑end external communications and thought leadership strategies for senior executives, with a primary focus on executive visibility. You will partner directly with top‑tier leaders to identify opportunities, shape compelling narratives, and execute coordinated communication plans across speaking engagements, media, and high‑impact external events.

Key Responsibilities

Lead proactive external communications and thought leadership strategies that elevate senior executive and firm visibility

Partner with senior leaders to translate business priorities and stakeholder needs into clear, impactful external messaging

Identify, secure, and manage executive speaking engagements, media opportunities, and external appearances

Navigate reputational risk, complex stakeholder dynamics, and fast‑moving issues with sound judgment

Develop executive briefing materials, messaging frameworks, talking points, and preparation resources

Oversee strategic events, sponsorships, awards programs, and owned convenings to maximize enterprise impact

Measure and demonstrate effectiveness through insights, analytics, and performance tracking

Role may require limited, infrequent travel on an as‑needed basis

What You’ll Need

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field

10+ years of experience in communications, PR, or marketing

Advanced writing experience producing executive‑level messaging and briefing materials

Experience managing external events, speaking engagements, or large‑scale thought leadership initiatives

Deep understanding of emerging communications technology and social media platforms, as well as the local and national media landscape, with experience working in complex, matrixed organizations

What Could Set You Apart

Experience in financial services, other highly regulated industries, and change‑management

Agency experience is a plus

Demonstrated experience partnering directly with senior or C‑suite leaders

Proven responsibility for earned media strategy, proactive placements, and media training

Hiring Minimum: $101,700

Hiring Maximum: $173,200

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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