Senior Manager, Media Relations Strategist (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Media Relations Strategist (Fintech): Developing and executing a comprehensive media relations and communications strategy to increase brand visibility and executive presence. Focus on building high-value media relationships, creating thought leadership content, and managing corporate PR initiatives for a growing fintech platform.

Location: Hybrid in New York City

Salary: $120,000 - $135,000 base

Company

A financial technology company powering the new savings economy by redefining retirement, education, and healthcare savings.

What you will do

• Translate PR and communications strategies into actionable annual and quarterly plans.
• Lead thought leadership programs, including original research and insight-driven narratives.
• Build and manage relationships with key media contacts in financial services and fintech.
• Develop high-quality materials such as press releases, talking points, and blog posts.
• Manage executive visibility through speaker strategies and award submissions.
• Define and track KPIs for PR programs to measure share of voice and engagement.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience in PR or corporate communications, ideally in fintech or financial services.
• Proven success in planning and executing PR programs and media outreach.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills for professional audiences.
• Experience partnering directly with VP and C-suite executives.
• Must be based in New York City for hybrid in-office collaboration.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive health coverage and generous vacation offering.
• Hybrid office policy with workspace options in multiple US cities.
• Access to the Company Bonus Pool and new hire equity.
• Dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee and 401(k) plan.

Hiring process

• 1-2 initial conversations to discuss experience and interests.
• Skill or experience screen (e.g., deeper experience call).
• Virtual or in-person interview panel.
• Reference checks with current or former supervisors and peers.