Account Supervisor, Smithfield

About the role

Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications advisory within Edelman, specializing in capital markets, transactions, crisis, investor relations and activism defense. The firm advises public and private companies on complex, high-stakes situations, helping leaders communicate clearly with investors, regulators, media, and stakeholders worldwide across sectors, geographies, and market cycles globally. Account Supervisor plays a client-facing role, supporting complex financial communications programs and contributing Edelman Japan's Corporate Accounts. This position combines strategic advisory work with team leadership, media engagement, and business development support. The Account Supervisor is expected to act as a trusted counselor to senior client executives while ensuring high-quality execution across accounts. Key Qualifications 5-7 years of experience in public relations, strategic communications, or related fields with five or more in the financial industry Business-level English and professional-level Japanese proficiency Excellent presentation and persuasive writing skills High accountability, leadership maturity, and collaborative mindset Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience working with multinational and Japanese clients