Director Internal Communications, US Business

Newsletter Jobs; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) with employer matching

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

MetLife in the United States is seeking a Director, Internal Communications for the U.S. Business to develop and execute internal communications strategies that inform, engage, and connect employees across the organization.

You will partner with leaders and colleagues to translate priorities into clear messaging and lead a small team responsible for day-to-day communications planning and execution. The role requires 7+ years in internal or corporate communications, superb writing and editing,

Qualifications

• 7+ years in internal or corporate communications or employee engagement
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across channels
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and partner with leaders
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and multi-priority management
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal communications plans aligning with U.S. Business priorities
• Draft leadership messages, updates, intranet stories, talking points, and presentations
• Lead a small team delivering high-quality communications with clarity
• Manage editorial planning and channel coordination during milestones and change
• Use feedback and data to strengthen communications and engagement

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Leadership

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations/journalism

Tools

Content Platforms

Job description

Join a team shaping the future of financial well-being for millions of Americans. At the heart of our U.S. Business is a commitment to delivering trusted employee benefits and retirement solutions that empower people to live with confidence. You'll help drive strategic growth across a diverse, expanding portfolio - whether it’s developing innovative products, harnessing technology to drive customer impact at scale, advancing capital-efficient retirement solutions, or exploring new market opportunities. Here, you’ll work within an environment that combines deep industry expertise with forward-thinking investment in emerging capabilities, while making a meaningful difference in how Americans plan for their futures.

The Opportunity

The Director, Internal Communications – U.S. Business will help develop and execute internal communications strategies that inform, engage, and connect employees across MetLife’s U.S. Business. This role will partner closely with business leaders and communications colleagues to translate priorities into clear, timely, and relevant messaging across internal channels, while leading a small team responsible for day-to-day communications planning and execution. The successful candidate will be a strong writer and strategic communicator with experience supporting leadership communications, managing editorial planning, and delivering communications programs that drive understanding and engagement. This role is ideal for a collaborative, hands‑on communications leader who can balance strategy and execution, develop team talent, work effectively across functions, and help ensure employees are informed and aligned during key business moments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal communications plans that support U.S. Business priorities, initiatives, and leadership objectives
• Draft and deliver clear, compelling content across internal channels, including leadership messages, employee updates, intranet stories, talking points, and presentation materials.
• Partner with business leaders and subject matter experts to simplify complex information, support executive and leadership communications, and lead a small team in delivering high-quality work with clarity and consistency.
• Manage editorial planning and channel coordination to ensure communications are timely, aligned, and effective during business milestones and periods of change.
• Use employee feedback, performance data, and evolving best practices to strengthen internal communications and improve engagement over time.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or employee engagement
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with experience creating content across channels
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team while partnering effectively with business leaders and cross-functional colleagues
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field
• Candidates selected for advanced interview stages will be required to provide writing samples demonstrating communication and strategic messaging capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating and operationalizing technology in communications productions and/or processes
• Time spent in financial services or a similarly regulated sector
• Creative capabilities, including video, design, or audio production

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

The expected salary range for this position is $128,800 - $171,700. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well‑being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no‑cost short‑and long‑term disability. We also provide company‑paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits.

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 'World's Most Admired Companies', Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.

This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.