Director, External Communications – Strategic Reputation & Media

MetLif; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

MetLife is seeking a Director, External Communications for MetLife Investment Management (MIM) in New York with a hybrid schedule. You will advance MIM's external reputation through strategic communications, media relations, executive visibility, and thought leadership that translates complex investment topics into clear, credible narratives for stakeholders.

Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to identify timely storytelling opportunities, manage media engagement, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in external communications or PR, preferably in asset management/financial services.
• Experience building external programs, media relations, and organizational reputation.
• Strong relationships with financial/business media and proven media engagement.
• Executive messaging, press materials, bylined content, talking points, and social content creation.
• Ability to translate complex investment topics for external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support external communications and media relations strategies to strengthen MIM's reputation.
• Develop narratives, executive messaging, media materials, and digital communications.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and teams to identify timely storytelling opportunities.
• Manage proactive and reactive media engagement, including spokesperson prep.
• Measure impact and optimize visibility, engagement, and outcomes.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic storytelling

Executive messaging

Writing & editing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

MetLife is seeking a Director, External Communications for MetLife Investment Management (MIM) in New York with a hybrid schedule. You will advance MIM's external reputation through strategic communications, media relations, executive visibility, and thought leadership that translates complex investment topics into clear, credible narratives for stakeholders.

Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to identify timely storytelling opportunities, manage media engagement, and