Senior Specialist, Executive & External Communications
Job Summary
Job Description
Nasdaq is seeking a seasoned communications professional for its External Communications team, primarily focusing on Executive Communications. The role involves shaping and amplifying the voice of C-suite leaders, including the CEO, and supporting broader external communications. Responsibilities include preparing executives for media, identifying thought leadership opportunities, partnering with senior leaders on public voice, and developing compelling content like speeches and op-eds. The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller, trusted advisor, and proactive media handler with strong financial services knowledge.
Must have:
- Support broader External Communications on corporate announcements, media relations, and strategic storytelling.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistent messaging across external channels and audiences.
- Contribute to crisis communications planning and execution, ensuring timely and effective messaging during sensitive situations.
- Support key enterprise-wide functions including finance, technology, ESG and ventures with their communications strategy.
- Prepare executives for media interviews, speaking engagements, and high-profile events with tailored messaging and briefing materials.
- Identify and secure thought leadership opportunities across media, conferences, panels, and industry forums to elevate executive visibility.
- Partner with senior leaders to craft and refine their public voice, ensuring alignment with company strategy and tone.
- Develop compelling content for C-suite executives including speeches, op-eds, LinkedIn posts, internal messages, and media briefings.
- 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or journalism, preferably supporting executive-level communications in financial services or a related industry.
- Proven track record of working directly with senior executives and handling confidential, high-stakes communications.
- Strong media relations experience and ability to build and maintain relationships with top-tier business and trade press.
- Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with the ability to distill complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives.
- Experience in identifying and securing thought leadership opportunities across multiple platforms.
- Strategic thinker with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Perks:
- 401(k) program with 6% employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount
- Student loan repayment program up to $10k
- Company paid life and disability plans
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Health spending account with employer contribution
- Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
- Gym membership discounts
- Hybrid home/office schedule
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility benefits
- Paid bereavement leave
- Company gift matching program
- Employee resource groups
- Paid volunteer days
- Education Assistance Program
- Robust job skills training
- Professional development opportunities
3 skills required
Job Details
About the Role:
We are seeking a seasoned communications professional to join our External Communications team, with a primary focus on Executive Communications. This individual will play a critical role in shaping and amplifying the voice of our C-suite leaders, including the CEO, while also supporting broader external communications initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller, a trusted advisor, and a proactive media handler with a strong understanding of the financial services landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
External Communications
- Support the broader External Communications team on corporate announcements, media relations, and strategic storytelling.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistent messaging across external channels and audiences.
- Contribute to crisis communications planning and execution, ensuring timely and effective messaging during sensitive situations.
- Support key enterprise-wide functions including finance, technology, ESG and ventures with their communications strategy.
Executive Communications
- Prepare executives for media interviews, speaking engagements, and high-profile events with tailored messaging and briefing materials.
- Identify and secure thought leadership opportunities across media, conferences, panels, and industry forums to elevate executive visibility.
- Partner with senior leaders to craft and refine their public voice, ensuring alignment with company strategy and tone.
- Develop compelling content for C-suite executives including speeches, op-eds, LinkedIn posts, internal messages, and media briefings.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or journalism, preferably supporting executive-level communications in financial services or a related industry.
- Proven track record of working directly with senior executives and handling confidential, high-stakes communications.
- Strong media relations experience and ability to build and maintain relationships with top-tier business and trade press.
- Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with the ability to distill complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives.
- Experience in identifying and securing thought leadership opportunities across multiple platforms.
- Strategic thinker with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
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About The Company
At Nasdaq, we’re proud to be the engine behind the world’s capital markets. But we don’t stop there. We build the technology that drives transparency, trust, and access—helping economies grow and people thrive. Our purpose is to advance economic progress for all. Whether you’re a client, a colleague, or part of our broader community, we’re here to move markets—andpossibilities—forward.
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