Strategy Communications Coordinator

Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments. We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm.

Janney’s Investment Strategy Group (“ISG”) is seeking a Strategy Communications Coordinator. The candidate will report to the Chief Investment Strategist of Janney and interact with other strategy professionals at the firm. The candidate will be expected to adapt and produce commentaries and reports developed in conjunction with Janney strategy professionals to help broaden readership and expand the distribution network across various mediums.

What you are good at:

• Organization and Time Management: Possessing the ability to take on multiple requests at once and effectively complete tasks in a time efficient manner.
• Initiative: Proactively identify opportunities to take ownership of the editorial process.
• Team-Oriented: Collaborating with team members and other departments across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the strategy professionals in ISG for production of investment strategy/asset management content.
• Synthesize the strategists’ research effectively and communicate major points.
• Act as liaison to Janney’s marketing and corporate communications team.
• Provide consumable communication for Janney’s Financial Advisors.
• Provide centralized content coordination and management for all internal, public, and client-facing commentary provided by ISG.
• Manage multiple publications across an integrated communications platform; manage to tight and often evolving deadlines while following regulatory compliance review procedures.
• Help set editorial priorities and propose ideas to enhance both groups communications strategy.
• Strive to improve and/or introduce collateral brochures, reports, web copy, and other materials that supports the expansion of the ISG market presence.
• Maintain accuracy and standards and ensure adherence to corporate style guidelines.

What you have:

• 2-3 years’ experience in writing and editing in the financial services industry and familiarity with investment terms and concepts.
• Be capable of working on multiple projects and assignments to prioritize and meet deadlines and adapt to writing to the brand or author’s voice.
• Be professional, enthusiastic, and have excellent communication skills.
• A strong journalism or communications background with editing skills that make technical or sophisticated commentary understandable by a variety of audiences.
• Be savvy in editing for digital distribution and have proficient skills in desktop publishing software.
• Possess the ability to work with colleagues at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Be self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work on projects with minimal oversight.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

Why work for us?
Benefits: Janney believes that its employees are the key to what makes a great company. Although work makes up a large portion of an employee’s life, we believe that a balance between work and non-work activities is essential to maintain quality performance and a positive work atmosphere. We offer a competitive package including Paid Paternal Leave, generous Paid Time Off, eligibility for a $2,000 referral bonus and Professional Development Assistance Plan designed to help you make the most of your life at work and at home—today and in the future. Explore further.

Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments. We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm. Fostering a positive workplace experience remains a top priority. We’ve earned the Great Place to Work® certification, which recognizes employers that create an outstanding employee experience. Based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Janney, this prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to our people and culture. People are our strongest asset. We recognize that when our team members thrive, our firm is more successful.

Janney is dedicated to promoting and supporting diversity within our workplace. We provide an environment that promotes respect, integrity, teamwork, achievement and acceptance regardless of age, disability, education, gender, gender expression, gender identity, job level, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other protected factors. Janney is committed to equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.