AVP, Corporate Communications

Location: New York Metro Area / Stamford, CT, United States; hybrid work from home near a hub or from an office, with required commuting to a hub for in-person meetings, training, and culture events

Salary: 90,000.00–155,000.00 USD annual, plus eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus

Company

hirify.global is a financial services company focused on corporate reputation, workplace culture, employee programs, and future-of-work communications.

What you will do

• Build communications strategies with External Affairs, Brand, Human Resources, Corporate Responsibility, and business partners.
• Create social-first stories, media pitches, press materials, feature stories, executive materials, award submissions, and multimedia assets.
• Find and place positive stories about culture, leaders, employee programs, workplace practices, and the future of work.
• Build relationships with business, workplace, human resources, trade, and regional media and serve as a contact for selected opportunities.
• Support executive visibility through media, thought leadership, social content, events, podcasts, awards, and bylined articles; prepare leaders with messaging, talking points, briefings, and FAQs.
• Manage editorial calendars, speaking opportunities, awards, media coverage, agencies, budgets, approvals, deadlines, and broader Corporate Communications priorities across U.S. hubs and employee markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or a high school diploma/GED with 8+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, corporate communications, or a PR agency.
• 5+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, corporate communications, or a PR agency.
• Track record of working with media and industry contacts to earn meaningful coverage.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make stories clear and engaging.
• Experience creating media pitches, press materials, executive briefings, social content, thought leadership, and multimedia content.
• Experience supporting executive visibility and external programs focused on culture, the workplace, or corporate reputation.
• Strong project management and critical thinking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, close attention to detail, and flexibility when priorities shift.
• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
• Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and satisfy drug testing, background investigation, fingerprinting, and Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act requirements.

Nice to have

• Curious, positive attitude and interest in finding the next strong story.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to build trust across teams in a matrixed environment.
• Strong news judgment and a creative eye for connecting culture, talent, and leadership to current issues.
• Comfort working with Legal, Human Resources, Brand, agencies, and regional teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model with the option to work from home near a hub or from an office.
• In-person business and team meetings, training, and culture events require commuting to the nearest hub.
• Inclusive culture with Employee Resource Groups engaging more than 50% of the workforce.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.