Corporate Communications Senior Specialist Position Available In New York, New York

We have an exciting opportunity in the Nasdaq Corporate Communications team to provide support for our North American Markets business. The role will lead external communications and develop impactful thought leadership campaigns for one of the largest marketplaces in the world, covering equities, exchange-traded products and trading services. We are looking for an expert writer and story teller, adept at working with clients, partners and media, with a strong background and successful track record in media relations, fluent in building and maintaining long term relationships with key media outlets and industry analysts covering Nasdaq and the capital markets. You will have a passion for financial markets, an interest in the rapidly evolving world of market structure and infrastructure and a keen follower of the major regulatory and news developments impacting the finance world. The right candidate will be comfortable collaborating with senior management, specialized teams and individuals across the business. You’ll work closely with a wide range of internal stakeholders including our business development, marketing, internal research, and social media teams, to help develop insightful content and provide recommendations on external communications strategy. You will also work with multifunction teams to support emerging business initiatives and collaborate across our enterprise, particularly with the Investment Intelligence, Market Technology and Listings businesses. We want you to bring your knowledge, experience, and creativity on how we can better position our brand in the capital markets, as well as to elevate Nasdaq’s brand in the broader investing community among both retail and institutional investors. Your deep understanding of the media landscape will help develop newsworthy and unique content that features our markets, insights and subject matter experts. You will be reporting into the Associate Vice President, Corporate Communications, Investment Intelligence and North American Markets. While you will lead the development and execution of external communications campaigns for the division, you will also have an opportunity to collaborate across the business and help elevate Nasdaq’s brand. Your Role and Responsibilities Serve as an important strategic communications advisor for the North American Markets business Maintain and build relationships with key media outlets, journalists, analysts and industry thought leaders covering market structure and infrastructure Proactively engage with media outlets and journalists for story ideas Write and review communications materials including press releases, pitches, and thought leadership content Arrange, facilitate, and manage media briefings with key spokespeople Collaborate with internal stakeholders across several functional areas on campaigns, product launches, client wins, and milestones Support issue/crisis communications to protect and enhance Nasdaq’s reputation as leading markets operator Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs, journalism, or a related field 4-7 years of media relations experience, particularly in financial services and existing relationship with top tier financial and business outlets Excellent communication, presentation, relationship management, and writing skills Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to manage multiple stakeholders and multitasking campaigns Self-starter with the confidence and ability to manage initiatives and come up with new ideas This position can be located in New York, and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment (at least 2 days a week in office, subject to change), providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates. 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 $96,100 – $160,200. 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. At Nasdaq, we’re proud to be the engine behind the world’s capital markets. But we don’t stop there. We build the technology that drives transparency, trust, and access—helping economies grow and people thrive. Our purpose is to advance economic progress for all. Whether you’re a client, a colleague, or part of our broader community, we’re here to move markets—and possibilities—forward. Join our Talent Community to stay in the loop on upcoming roles, events, and new opportunities across Nasdaq. Our hybrid work model, NasdaqBlend, gives you flexibility to do your best work—whether that’s from home, in the office, or a mix of both. Check the job listing or reach out to our team for role-specific details. We’re a global team of over 8,500 innovators across 38 countries, united by a shared purpose: advancing economic progress for all. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it, together. Want a deeper look into our culture? Explore our Culture Book. We support your success through You&Q, our total rewards program that covers every dimension of life—from building wealth and growing your career to prioritizing well-being and family care. Join the Team Advancing Economic Progress for All.