About Brunswick
Brunswick is a strategic advisory firm focused on critical issues. Our purpose is to help the great value-creating organizations of the world play a more successful role in society.
We advise on critical issues at the center of business, politics and society, and help our clients – the leaders of large, complex organizations – understand and navigate these interconnected worlds.
Brunswick is one firm globally, operating as a single profit center. This allows us to respond seamlessly and effectively to clients’ needs wherever they are in the world.
Opportunity
Brunswick Group is seeking an Executive in New York. Executives are able to leverage their own specialized skills and backgrounds while operating in Brunswick’s generalist environment.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Client Contribution & Handling
- Deliver high quality work; provide strong support to teams
- Draft, proofread and edit press releases, memos, presentations and other documents created for clients; exhibit exemplary attention to detail
- Provide research and analysis on media coverage, relevant trends and events
- Demonstrate interest in clients’ business; identify and analyze news articles regarding industry trends
- Effectively handle the logistics around media meetings, announcement days and other client events
Teamwork and Collaborative Approach
- Willingly assume and actively pursue additional responsibility and role on the team; take initiative
- Keep colleagues informed of project status; develop action plans/meeting notes as appropriate
Communication Skills
- Prepare well-written, organized and thoughtful documents and correspondence
- Express a point of view in a thoughtful manner; able to analyse and distil complex information
- Use good judgment in deciding what information should be shared and what should not; exercise discretion
- Provides input into media strategy to identify new angles and selling in stories to a range of different media
Continuous Learner
- Demonstrate curiosity and awareness of current and relevant global issues
- Actively seek out or accepts assignments that represent learning opportunities and provide professional growth
- Willingly accept suggestions for improvement; seek feedback and constructive criticism
- Attend and engage in internal learning opportunities and training sessions
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 2-4 years of relevant work experience (communications, media, financial, legal, etc.)
- Interest in business issues and communications
- Exceptional research, writing and communication skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize with astute attention to detail
- Basic understanding of financial terminology
- Ability to exhibit discretion with confidential client matters
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and digital media tools
- Knowledge of Factiva, Bloomberg, ThomsonOne, CisionPoint, Gorkana, -
- EdgarPro and other research resources plus experience or internships in a finance, media or PR capacity, a plus
Ideal Candidate:
- A communications strategist with experience with corporate issues (e.g. crisis, M&A, financial situations, etc.)
- Adept at navigating and succeeding within high-performance, entrepreneurial environments
- Excellent communicator with professional polish and strong emotional intelligence
- Entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit
- Terrific sense of humor
Compensation & Benefits
The applicant who is selected for this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
In New York City, the range of base compensation will be: $70,000 - $80,000.
If an offer is extended to an applicant in New York City, the applicant will be paid in line with this range and based on the applicant’s experience and qualifications. This range applies only to the New York City position, and salaries in other offices and regions will vary based on an applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as the competitive landscape.
Bonus Eligibility: Annual discretionary bonus contingent upon individual performance and the overall performance of the Firm.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Disability insurance. Employee assistance program. Flexible spending account. Health savings account. Life insurance. Paid Time Off: Vacation and sick leave, as well as paid Bank Holidays. Firm-sponsored 401K Plan with 3% safe harbor contribution of base and bonus – immediate vesting.
Other: Career training and development opportunities and employee discounts.
Top Skills
What We Do
Brunswick is an advisory firm specialising in business critical issues. We help companies build trusted relationships with all their stakeholders.
When clients turn to us, it’s because they know that engaging effectively with everyone who has a stake in the company is about more than managing perceptions - it is essential to making business work.
Our background in financial communications means we understand how businesses are wired. It also means integrity is deep in our nature: diligence, openness and accuracy.
Brunswick is one firm globally. Delivering anywhere, we have a reputation for high-calibre, highly experienced people who have diverse backgrounds and skills.
It means whatever the task, no matter how complex or where it is in the world, we can assemble the right expertise from right across the firm.
Our purpose is to help the great value creating organisations of the world play a more successful role in society.
You can also follow us on Twitter @BrunswickGroup
