Communications Manager (Fintech)

Location: US - New York, NY; at least 3 days in office. Travel required 5–10% of the time.

Salary: $129,200–$206,700 USD per year, potentially including sales incentives; bonus and equity may also apply.

Company

hirify.global is a global payments technology company connecting consumers, merchants, financial institutions and governments across more than 200 countries and territories.

What you will do

• Support proactive media relations programs and execute earned media campaigns across business, brand and technology communications.
• Build relationships with reporters, editors, producers, newsletter writers, podcast hosts, creators and influencers.
• Identify and secure opportunities that elevate hirify.global and its executives through media engagement, speaking opportunities and thought leadership.
• Develop press releases, messaging documents, media pitches, briefing materials, Q&A and executive preparation materials.
• Coordinate with regional communications teams, agencies and external partners to deliver integrated communications programs.
• Monitor media performance, industry trends and competitive activity, using data and insights to recommend stories and improvements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree, or at least 2 years with an advanced degree, or 0 years with a PhD.
• Experience in a communications or public relations agency environment.
• Proven success securing top-tier earned media coverage and delivering measurable results.
• Experience developing and executing proactive media relations campaigns.
• Strong writing, editing, verbal communication, project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, highly matrixed global organization.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build credibility with senior leaders and partners.
• Excellent judgment, strong news instincts and a passion for storytelling.

Nice to have

• 5–8 years of communications, public relations or media relations experience.
• Established relationships with business, financial, technology, consumer and trade media.
• Experience with traditional media, digital platforms, newsletters, Substack, podcasts, X and creator-led channels.
• Experience managing agency relationships and budgets.
• Financial services, fintech, technology or payments industry experience.
• Experience identifying trends across established and non-traditional communications platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced global environment at the intersection of innovation, technology and global business.
• Office-based hybrid arrangement with at least 3 days in the office; work hours vary according to departmental needs.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, life insurance, paid time off and a wellness program.