Executive, Chicago

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.

Background

Founded in London in 1987, Brunswick’s global partnership has grown organically to 23 offices in 14 countries. We began as a M&A and financial communications firm and, over time, expanded our capabilities and expertise to crisis communications and communications on other business critical issues. We invested in new offices, sectors and a wider variety of offers for clients such as public and regulatory affairs, major litigation, business and society, cyber, employee engagement and digital. Our in-house creative agency, Merchant Cantos, delivers creative, visual content for clients.

We rank number 1 in the world over the last five years by global deal value and global deal volume and were named Band 1 advisors in the U.S. and the UK earlier this year by Chambers and Partners, the legal rankings service, as one of the very top communications firms offering legal and litigation support work.

Opportunity

Brunswick Group is seeking an Executive in Chicago. 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