External Communications Director

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States; hybrid workplace

Company

hirify.global operates in payments and global commerce, bringing together capabilities to create more connected experiences for customers, partners, and employees.

What you will do

• Develop and execute integrated external communications strategies supporting the Small and Medium-sized Business line of business, including business objectives, market positioning, and growth priorities.
• Advise SMB executives and business leaders on communications strategy and execution.
• Lead proactive media relations with business, technology, payments, and trade media.
• Secure speaking opportunities, awards, industry recognition, and executive visibility opportunities.
• Create thought leadership platforms, messaging, narratives, media materials, bylined articles, keynote remarks, and executive content.
• Collaborate with Internal Communications, Brand, Marketing, and Product; monitor industry and competitive developments; and measure communications outcomes.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or external communications.
• Experience supporting large-scale B2B organizations.
• Strong media relations experience with a record of generating meaningful coverage and executive visibility.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple formats and channels.
• Outstanding executive presence and the ability to advise senior leaders with confidence and credibility.
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and experience managing communications programs from strategy through execution and measurement.
• Ability to remain calm and solution-oriented in high-pressure situations, manage competing priorities, adapt to change, and influence across functions and levels.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Inclusive, global teams with opportunities to learn from experienced industry professionals.
• Collaborative culture focused on client thinking, ownership, innovation, shared decisions, and delivering impact.
• Employment in the United States may require a drug test after a conditional offer.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during hiring and for performing essential job functions.

Hiring process

• Submit an application for consideration.
• If a conditional offer is made for work in the United States, complete the required drug test.