Executive Communications Specialist

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Business Unit:
Global Marketing
Salary Range: $120,000 USD – $130,000 USD
Specific compensation will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package. Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.

Russell Investments is seeking a dynamic and forward‑thinking communication professional to join our Corporate Communications team in Seattle as an Executive Communications Specialist. In this role, you’ll partner closely with the CEO, Chief of Staff, and senior leadership to shape and amplify the firm’s executive voice across digital channels (especially Linked In), investor materials, and internal communications. You’ll report directly to the Global Head of Corporate Communications.

This position combines strategic executive storytelling with hands‑on digital execution. You will shape and deliver short‑form video scripts, Linked In content, RFP letters, leadership notes, and high‑impact internal communications—bringing Russell’s brand and leadership tone to life across a variety of platforms.

At Russell Investments, communications is not just functional—it’s a strategic asset. If you’re energized by the intersection of leadership visibility, financial storytelling, and digital innovation, this role is for you.

• Partner with the CEO, CMO and Head of Comms to develop and script high‑impact content for Linked In, investor videos, internal updates, and leadership messaging.
• Own the full execution of all CEO Linked In content in close collaboration with the Chief of Staff and the Office of the CEO (OCEO).
• Lead the creation and launch of a recurring Linked In video series for executive spokespeople.
• Create high‑impact content across multiple formats—teleprompter‑ready video scripts, thank‑you notes, pitch materials, podcasts, and short‑form digital storytelling.
• Translate complex investment topics and macroeconomic insights into clear, compelling communications.
• Manage messaging and asset quality across visual and media formats, partnering with internal video and creative teams as well as external agencies.
• Leverage AI‑powered tools to accelerate drafting, enhance tone alignment, and streamline content workflows.
• Collaborate across Communications, Marketing, PR, and the Investment Division to ensure consistency, clarity, and platform alignment.
• Maintain a living tone and messaging toolkit to support executive voice alignment across channels.

• 5‑7 years of experience in communications, journalism, digital content, or executive writing—ideally within asset management, professional services, or financial media.
• Strong experience scripting and writing for executive stakeholders, with a demonstrated ability to capture voice and intent.
• Fluency in social and digital platforms, including video scripting and short‑form content for platforms like Linked In.
• Familiarity with investment themes and financial communications; ability to distill and communicate complex topics to different audiences.
• Background in RFPs, client communications, or investor messaging is preferred.
• Proficiency with AI tools and emerging digital platforms that enhance storytelling and engagement.
• A strong editorial instinct with exceptional writing, editing, and project management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Finance, or related field.
• Comfort operating in high‑visibility executive environments with discretion, judgment, and a bias for action.

This role is not eligible for employment‑based immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self‑image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected by law.