Director of Communications (Fintech)

TL;DR

Director of Communications (Fintech): Leading the end-to-end earned media strategy and internal communications for a digital banking platform with an accent on executive thought leadership and brand reputation. Focus on building a durable communications function from the ground up, managing PR agency partnerships, and scaling the company's media presence in the fintech and SMB sectors.

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $216,000 – $264,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a digital banking platform that provides self-made business owners with the tools and visibility needed to manage their cash flow and achieve lasting success.

What you will do

• Own hirify.global’s earned media presence end-to-end, including media strategy, press coverage, and reactive communications.
• Lead the relationship with the PR agency, driving strategic agenda and accountability for coverage outcomes.
• Build and manage a proactive media program targeting fintech, SMB, and entrepreneurship beats.
• Manage executive communications for the CEO and leadership team, including speech writing and LinkedIn presence.
• Drive communications for product launches, brand campaigns, and company milestones in partnership with PMM and Brand.
• Monitor and protect brand reputation using a crisis communications playbook.

Requirements

• 8+ years in communications, PR, or corporate affairs at a high-growth SaaS, fintech, or consumer brand.
• Proven experience owning media programs and building personal reporter relationships.
• Strong executive communications chops with experience writing for CEOs and coaching founders.
• High editorial bar with the ability to translate financial product stories for small business owners.
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-adjacent environments.
• Strategic operator capable of building systems and processes from scratch.

Nice to have

• Experience working with brands serving small business owners or self-employed professionals.
• Public POV on communications, media, or brand (e.g., newsletter, LinkedIn presence).
• Experience navigating major brand moments such as funding rounds or product controversies.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture of relentless reinvention, autonomy, and high ownership of outcomes.
• Emphasis on building with AI to enhance work processes.
• Environment that values directness, hard truths, and active feedback.
• Mission-driven focus on helping small businesses thrive.

Hiring process

• 45-minute Google Meet video call with Talent team.
• 60-minute Google Meet video call with VP of Marketing.
• 60-minute Google Meet Live Scenario with the Marketing team.
• 60-minute in-person interview with the Leadership team.