External Communications Director (Hybrid)

MetLife, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MetLife, Inc. seeks a Director of External Communications for MetLife Investment Management (MIM) to elevate the firm's institutional asset management reputation. You will transform complex market insights into compelling narratives and drive executive visibility to strengthen credibility in a competitive market.

Open to candidates commutable to MetLife's 200 Park Ave, New York office or Warren, NJ. The role emphasizes collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to align

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in external communications, public relations, media relations, or corporate communications.
• Strong relationships with financial, business, and trade media; experience securing coverage and managing media engagement opportunities.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, including press releases, executive messaging, bylined content, talking points, Q&As, social posts, and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to explain complex investment, economic, and business topics to external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of external communications and media relations strategies that strengthen MIM's reputation among target audiences.
• Develop compelling narratives, thought leadership content, executive messaging, media materials, and digital communications showcasing MIM's investment expertise and priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders, investment teams, research, distribution, and marketing to identify and amplify timely storytelling opportunities aligned with business objectives.
• Manage proactive and reactive media engagement, including spokesperson preparation, issues management support, and response strategies for reputationally sensitive matters.
• Coordinate measurement and reporting activities to evaluate communications effectiveness and identify opportunities to increase visibility, engagement, and impact.

Skills

External communications

Media relations

Writing & storytelling

Executive messaging

Strategic communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations

Job description

MetLife, Inc. seeks a Director of External Communications for MetLife Investment Management (MIM) to elevate the firm's institutional asset management reputation. You will transform complex market insights into compelling narratives and drive executive visibility to strengthen credibility in a competitive market.

Open to candidates commutable to MetLife's 200 Park Ave, New York office or Warren, NJ. The role emphasizes collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to align