Hiring: Director, External Communications, MIM Company: MetLife Location: Bridgewater, NJ (Hybrid; open to candidates commutable to MetLife's 200 Park Ave, New York or Warren, NJ office) Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 17:59:42 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: External Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Executive Visibility, Thought Leadership, Asset Management, Institutional Investments, Financial Services, Storytelling, Spokesperson Preparation, Issues Management, Reputation Management, Communications Measurement & Reporting Experience: - Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in external communications, public relations, media relations, or corporate communications, preferably within asset management, investments, or financial services. - Experience developing and executing external communications and media relations programs that support business objectives and strengthen organizational reputation. - Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to communicate complex investment, economic, and business topics. Required Skills: - Support the execution of external communications and media relations strategies that strengthen MetLife Investment Management's reputation among target audiences. - Develop compelling narratives, thought leadership content, executive messaging, media materials, and digital communications that showcase MIM's investment expertise and strategic priorities. - Partner with senior leaders, investment teams, research professionals, distribution teams, and marketing partners 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. - Strong relationships with financial, business, and trade media, with experience securing coverage and managing media engagement opportunities. - Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, including experience creating press releases, executive messaging, bylined content, talking points, Q&As, social media posts, and other external communications materials. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree required. - 10+ years of relevant experience in external communications, public relations, media relations, or corporate communications, preferably within asset management, investments, or financial services. - Proven track record of developing and executing external communications and media relations programs that support business objectives and strengthen organizational reputation. - Strong media relationships across financial, business, and trade outlets. - Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities. - Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders on complex investment, economic, and business topics. Compensation: Not specified in the job posting. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!