What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Enterprise Communications Strategist-External Affairs position at Edward Jones?
This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 30-Apr-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.
Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.
¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.
¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
Team Overview:
The Executive Visibility team within External Affairs leads the firm’s most high‑profile thought leadership and external communication efforts. This 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.
Here are a few of the Key Responsibilities:
The Executive Visibility team within External Affairs leads the firm’s most high‑profile thought leadership and external communication efforts. This 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.
Here are a few of the 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:
**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.**
Current INTERNAL home-based associates: While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status. Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
- 10 years of experience in communications, PR, or marketing experience
- 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 an understanding of the local and national media landscape, with experience working in complex, matrixed organizations
- 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
**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.**
Current INTERNAL home-based associates: While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status. Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.
At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.
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Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
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.
Edward 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.