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Strategic Communications Executive

2 months ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Brunswick Group Full time
About Brunswick Group

Brunswick Group is a premier strategic advisory firm dedicated to addressing pivotal issues. Our mission is to empower the world's leading value-creating organizations to enhance their societal impact.

We provide guidance on essential matters at the intersection of business, politics, and society, assisting our clients—leaders of intricate organizations—in comprehending and navigating these interconnected realms.

Brunswick operates as a unified global entity, functioning as a single profit center. This structure enables us to respond swiftly and effectively to our clients' needs, regardless of their location.
Company Background

Established in London in 1987, Brunswick's global partnership has expanded organically to encompass 23 offices across 14 countries. Initially focused on M&A and financial communications, we have broadened our expertise to include crisis communications and other critical business issues. Our investment in new offices, sectors, and a diverse range of client offerings includes public and regulatory affairs, major litigation, business and society, cyber, employee engagement, and digital solutions. Our in-house creative agency, Merchant Cantos, produces innovative visual content for our clients.

We have been recognized as the leading firm globally over the past five years by both global deal value and volume, and earlier this year, we were awarded Band 1 status in the U.S. and the UK by Chambers and Partners, a prestigious legal rankings service, for our exceptional communications support in legal and litigation matters.

Our Global CEO, Henry Timms, is based in New York, while our Chairman, Sir Alan Parker, operates from London.
Career Opportunity

Brunswick Group is on the lookout for a Strategic Communications Executive. In this role, you will have the opportunity to leverage your specialized skills and experiences while thriving in Brunswick's dynamic generalist environment.
Key Responsibilities:

Client Engagement & Management
  • Deliver high-quality outputs; provide robust support to teams.
  • Draft, proofread, and edit press releases, memos, presentations, and other client-related documents with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Conduct research and analysis on media coverage, relevant trends, and significant events.
  • Exhibit a keen interest in clients' businesses; identify and analyze news articles related to industry trends.
  • Effectively manage logistics for media meetings, announcement days, and other client events.
Collaborative Team Approach
  • Proactively assume and pursue additional responsibilities within the team; take initiative.
  • Keep colleagues updated on project status; develop action plans and meeting notes as necessary.
Effective Communication Skills
  • Prepare well-structured, organized, and thoughtful documents and correspondence.
  • Articulate viewpoints thoughtfully; analyze and distill complex information.
  • Exercise sound judgment in determining what information should be shared; maintain discretion.
  • Contribute to media strategy by identifying new angles and effectively pitching stories to various media outlets.
Commitment to Continuous Learning
  • Demonstrate curiosity and awareness of current global issues.
  • Actively seek out or accept assignments that offer learning opportunities and foster professional growth.
  • Welcome feedback and constructive criticism; seek opportunities for improvement.
  • Engage in internal learning opportunities and training sessions.
Qualifications:
  • 2-4 years of relevant experience in communications, media, finance, legal, or related fields.
  • Strong interest in business issues and communications.
  • Exceptional research, writing, and communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize with keen attention to detail.
  • Basic understanding of financial terminology.
  • Ability to handle confidential client matters with discretion.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and digital media tools.
  • Familiarity with research resources such as Factiva, Bloomberg, ThomsonOne, CisionPoint, Gorkana, and EdgarPro, along with relevant experience or internships in finance, media, or PR, is advantageous.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
  • A communications strategist experienced in corporate issues (e.g., crisis management, M&A, financial situations).
  • Skilled at navigating and thriving in high-performance, entrepreneurial environments.
  • Excellent communicator with a professional demeanor and strong emotional intelligence.
  • Possesses an entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit.
  • Brings a terrific sense of humor to the workplace.