Executive Communications Specialist

Executive Communications Specialist (Contract)

Location:

Hybrid – 2-3 days onsite, Downtown Chicago (Loop)

Duration: 12-month contract, 40 hours/week (W2, paid weekly)

Writing Samples:
Preferred

Seeking a strategic and creative Executive Communications Specialist to support senior leadership communications within its evolving U.S. Digital organization. This role is designed to alleviate bandwidth constraints for key leaders and drive impactful storytelling—from executive-level messaging to field-level engagement.

• Craft compelling executive communications, presentations, and digital narratives from raw notes and strategic input.
• Translate complex ideas into clear, engaging stories tailored for diverse internal audiences.
• Collaborate closely with the Director, VP, and Head of U.S. Digital to support communications tied to expanded leadership mandates.
• Develop content that reflects organizational transformation, evolving structures, and the impact of new leadership and regulatory changes.
• Contribute to executive visibility and alignment through field-level messaging, internal campaigns, and digital storytelling.

• Writing skills
• Corporate communication
• Sharepoint
• Communications management

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in internal communications and/or corporate communications (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field (preferred).
• Strong executive writing and presentation development skills.
• Proven ability to synthesize notes and strategic input into polished communications.
• Experience in communications strategy (not technical writing).
• Experience with digital storytelling and internal communications in a corporate environment.
• Financial services industry experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving organization.

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 – $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Chicago, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.