Communications Associate (NYC or STL)

St. Louis, MO (On-site)

$75K/yr – $90K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead Communications Associate role that supports planning and execution of programs to build a favorable firm image and support global initiatives.

  • Assist in planning and executing communications programs to build a favorable firm image.
  • Must-have: 1–2 years in Public Relations/Journalism/Communications (financial services preferred).
  • Standout: Manages in-house studio production and LinkedIn sponsored content campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • In collaboration with the Head of Communications, the Communications Associate will assist in both the planning and execution of communications programs designed to create and maintain a favorable image of the firm.
  • The Communications Associate will forge strong relationships with key stakeholders including media, company executives, clients, industry influencers and fellow employees.
  • Will work to identify new and emerging opportunities to enhance the firm's visibility.
  • Draft communications material for both internal and external use. This includes: press releases, biographies, bylines, white papers, presentation, website copy, etc.
  • Work closely with graphics and design to create visual elements to support PR and communications campaigns
  • Engage regularly with firm spokespeople, expert commentators and executives.
  • Communicate with associates from other regions (Canada, UK, Europe) to better incorporate global initiatives into overall Stifel Institutional brand narratives.
  • Respond to inquiries from the press in a timely and professional manner.
  • Conduct proactive media outreach to effectively promote the firm's thought leaders, franchise research and significant transactions.
  • Research and create narratives for pitching reporters across various platforms and geographies.

Requirements

  • Minimum Required: B.S. or B.A. in Communications/Journalism or related field
  • Minimum Required: 1-2 years experience in Public Relations/Journalism/ Communications, preferably in Financial Services industry
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
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Established in 1890, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated is one of the nation’s premier full-service financial services firms, providing brokerage, trading, investment banking, investment advisory, and related services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities through more than 400 locations across the U.S. Stifel ranks as the 7th largest brokerage firm in the country as measured by number of financial advisors, with approximately 2,300, and features a highly regarded equity research department that has earned numerous accolades from such publications as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and the Financial Times. In 2023, 2024, and 2025 Stifel was recognized as the No. 1 wealth management firm for employee advisor satisfaction, based on the J.D. Power U.S. Financial Advisor Satisfaction Study*. Stifel is the principal subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), a financial services holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Stifel Financial Corp.'s other subsidiaries include Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC, an independent contractor broker-dealer firm; Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited, the Company’s European subsidiary; Stifel Nicolaus Canada, Inc., our Canadian subsidiary; Stifel Bank and Trust and Stifel Bank, retail and commercial banks; and Stifel Trust Company, N.A. and Stifel Trust Company Delaware, N.A, our trust companies.*Based on the results of the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Financial Advisor Satisfaction StudySM. For J.D. Power 2025 award information, visit jdpower.com/awards. Compensation provided for using, bot obtaining the award.

Founded in 1900
St Louis, Missouri, USA
7.2K employees (126 in marketing)
62% recommend to a friend
77% CEO approval

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24.9%
Direct
70.6%
Referral
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Social
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Paid
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86 (1% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
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