Public Affairs Director (Fintech)

Location: Hybrid in Mountain View, US; expected to work from the Mountain View office two days per week.

Salary: $208,186–$254,450 base salary plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global builds earned wage access products that provide real-time financial flexibility, including options to spend, save, and grow money without mandatory fees, interest rates, or credit checks.

What you will do

• Develop and implement communications strategies across Product, B2B, and Policy Communications.
• Build and execute proactive PR programs, manage media inquiries, develop media strategies, and cultivate journalist relationships.
• Align PR strategies with business milestones and coordinate timelines and deliverables with internal stakeholders.
• Support top-of-funnel initiatives across PR, social, influencer, grassroots partnerships, events, and community management.
• Lead internal communications strategy, executive visibility, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Manage and mentor one team member, external agencies, and resources while partnering with social marketing and government relations.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in media relations, communications, public relations, or public affairs, with a proven track record of success.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience developing, deploying, and activating media and communications campaigns with measurable business impact.
• Experience developing strategic and tactical communications plans.
• Proven expertise managing social media accounts and leading external agencies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential information.
• Strong organization, time management, multitasking, prioritization, deadline management, and independent decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with executives, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams in a changing environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in public policy, political engagement, and/or corporate and private foundations.
• Prior fintech experience; agency, brand, or consultancy experience is relevant.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time hybrid position with office attendance two days per week.
• Compensation includes equity and benefits.
• Focus on diversity, belonging, and building a team that represents the community served.