Senior Associate, Executive Communications

SENIOR ASSOCIATE, EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

Reports to Associate Director, Executive Communications

New York, NY · Full time · Hybrid

THE OPPORTUNITY

Manhattan Strategies is seeking a Senior Associate for Executive Communications to support our client executives across technology, finance and pharma with a focus on LinkedIn and other social platforms, keynote speeches, byline articles, executive blogs and other speaking and thought leadership vehicles. This person will serve as a trusted partner to client executives and internal teams, helping develop compelling narratives, amplify executive profiles and deploy strategic communications programs that align with business goals and market positioning.

THE FIRM

Manhattan Strategies is an award-winning design-forward consulting firm specializing in crafting powerful visual narratives for leading and emerging brands. Manhattan Strategies was founded on a simple hypothesis: if you communicate visually, you maximize your power to compel action. We combine an attentive communications agency with a boldly ambitious design studio, and the combination is what makes us different.

We've been recognized by ADWEEK among the fastest-growing agencies and by Inc Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in America. We've won dozens of awards across design, branding, web development and video production. The team is sharp, collaborative and genuinely passionate about making things that look and work great.

THE ROLE

This is a full-time hybrid role based in New York, NY. The Senior Associate, Executive Communications will play a key role in shaping and amplifying the public profiles of client executives across technology, finance and pharma. Responsibilities include producing LinkedIn content, speeches, byline articles and other thought leadership materials, along with tracking performance and researching the competitive landscape to keep executive narratives sharp. The selected candidate will work closely with client and internal teams to plan and execute executive communications programs that support broader business goals.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Executive Support: Support senior and C-suite client executives in the technology, financial services and other industries, ensuring their communications programs on LinkedIn, keynote speeches, bylines, blogs, panels and other channels are high-quality, on-message, and strategically aligned.
• Content Production: Own production of executive communications deliverables: drafting, revising and polishing LinkedIn posts, speeches/talk tracks, byline articles, op-eds, executive blogs, presentation decks, speaker Q&A preparation, etc.
• Campaign Collaboration: Collaborate with client and internal teams to plan and execute executive communications campaigns and thought leadership launches.
• Strategic Counsel: Provide strategic counsel to client executives on how to shape and optimize their personal/employer brand presence across channels.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyze performance of executive content (engagement, reach, earned media, speaking opportunities) and provide insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Research & Insights: Conduct research on industry trends, competitive executive profiles (in tech, finance, pharma) and audience sentiment to inform executive narratives.

WHO YOU ARE

This opportunity is ideal for you if you:

• Enjoy building trusted relationships with senior and C-suite executives and can adapt your approach to each individual's voice and priorities
• Are a sharp, versatile writer who can move fluidly between LinkedIn posts, speeches, bylines and long-form thought leadership
• Think strategically about executive brand and positioning, not just the next deliverable
• Can turn a business objective into a compelling personal narrative for a senior leader
• Stay current on industry trends and competitive executive positioning across tech, finance and sectors aligned to your clients
• Are comfortable managing multiple executives, workstreams and deadlines at once without losing quality
• Collaborate easily across social, design, strategy and analytics teams to bring a campaign together
• Take ownership of your work and hold yourself accountable for polished, on-message output

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of experience in executive communications, thought leadership, corporate communications or related roles, preferably working with senior executives, in a consultancy/agency or in-house at a large corporate environment
• Proven ability to write and edit high-level executive content like LinkedIn posts, speeches, byline articles, op-eds, blogs, presentation narratives
• Comfort engaging with senior executives and providing strategic counsel while being able to translate business objectives into compelling executive narratives
• Proficient in working across teams (social media, design, strategy, analytics) and managing multiple stakeholders
• Strong research and analytical skills: tracking executive brand metrics, understanding competitive positioning and mapping thought leadership landscapes
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field required; Master's degree a plus

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Total Compensation Range: $75,000–$87,000 per year

*Compensation includes base salary plus bonuses; final offer within this range is based on the candidate's

experience.

• Profit share eligibility
• 401(k) company contribution
• Paid family leave
• Healthcare, vision and dental insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit options
• Hybrid work environment
• Open, collaborative office space designed for both collaboration and focused work
• Leadership that is accessible and invested in your growth
• Ongoing learning opportunities and skills development
• An environment where diverse perspectives are not just welcomed, but valued
• Pantry stocked with an array of beverages and snacks
• Scheduled team lunches, celebrations and recognition of milestone moments and wins

Manhattan Strategies is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diverse teams make better work.