Senior Specialist, Executive & External Communications

About the Role:

We are seeking a seasoned communications professional to join our External Communications team, with a primary focus on Executive Communications. This individual will play a critical role in shaping and amplifying the voice of our C-suite leaders, including the CEO, while also supporting broader external communications initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller, a trusted advisor, and a proactive media handler with a strong understanding of the financial services landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

External Communications

• Support the broader External Communications team on corporate announcements, media relations, and strategic storytelling.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistent messaging across external channels and audiences.
• Contribute to crisis communications planning and execution, ensuring timely and effective messaging during sensitive situations.
• Support key enterprise-wide functions including finance, technology, ESG and ventures with their communications strategy.
  
  

Executive Communications

• Prepare executives for media interviews, speaking engagements, and high-profile events with tailored messaging and briefing materials.
• Identify and secure thought leadership opportunities across media, conferences, panels, and industry forums to elevate executive visibility.
• Partner with senior leaders to craft and refine their public voice, ensuring alignment with company strategy and tone.
• Develop compelling content for C-suite executives including speeches, op-eds, LinkedIn posts, internal messages, and media briefings.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or journalism, preferably supporting executive-level communications in financial services or a related industry.
• Proven track record of working directly with senior executives and handling confidential, high-stakes communications.
• Strong media relations experience and ability to build and maintain relationships with top-tier business and trade press.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with the ability to distill complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives.
• Experience in identifying and securing thought leadership opportunities across multiple platforms.
• Strategic thinker with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
  
  

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.

The base pay range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaq’s programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities
  
  

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.