Lead Communications Strategist Global Technology & Operations

Cary, NC (Hybrid)

$93K/yr – $140K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 21 hrs ago

Job Summary

Lead strategic communications for senior leaders across global customer service, operations and technology, shaping internal and external messaging, boosting employee engagement, and elevating MetLife’s reputation through PR, social media and thought leadership.

  • Counsel senior leaders on strategy and messaging across global teams
  • Translate complex topics into clear, compelling stories for diverse audiences
  • Drive engagement and strengthen reputation through multi-channel programs

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the lead communications business partner to the Head of Global Customer Service & Operations and Corporate Real Estate, while supporting the Chief Data & Analytics Officer and the Head of Global Business Solutions; counsel senior leaders on communications strategy, messaging and delivery to strengthen alignment and consistency.
  • Develop and execute integrated internal and external communications strategies that advance GTO priorities and broader business objectives, translating complex business, technology and operations topics into clear, compelling stories for diverse audiences.
  • Strengthen employee engagement across channels, continually identifying more effective ways to connect with frontline service and operations employees around the world.
  • Enhance MetLife’s reputation as a place where technology and operations talent can thrive through public relations, social media and thought leadership, including communications and marketing for MetLife’s annual Triangle Tech X Conference.
  • Manage multiple priorities and projects, build strong stakeholder relationships and work effectively across levels, functions, regions and cultures.

Requirements

  • Excellent writing, editing and message-development skills, with the ability to simplify complex business priorities and translate them into compelling stories and content for different audiences, leaders and channels.
  • Demonstrated experience serving as an internal communications business partner and providing strategic counsel to senior leaders.
  • Strong verbal communication, presentation and relationship-management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures in a global, matrixed organization.
  • Superior project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-moving environment.
  • Proven experience in public relations and social media, including the development of integrated internal and external communications.
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English or a related field.

Preferred

  • 8+ years of relevant communications or business experience, including the development of written and multimedia content.
  • Experience supporting a technology and operations organization, particularly one with a focus on customer service.
  • Experience leading communications for conferences, executive platforms, thought leadership programs or large-scale employee engagement initiatives.
  • Strong strategic judgment, intellectual curiosity and comfort navigating ambiguity and evolving business priorities.

Benefits

  • 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, please click here .
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MetLife

3.9 Glassdoor

We live in a time of unprecedented change. A time when economies, regulations, and social safety nets are all in flux.Customers around the globe have told us they’re overwhelmed by the pace of change and are looking for a trusted partner to help them manage life’s twists and turns.MetLife is committed to being that partner. That’s why we’re transforming our business: Delivering greater value for the people we serve by becoming a simpler, more focused, and future-facing company. We’ll be introducing new ways to meet our customers’ evolving needs, with flexible products; simpler, more intuitive experiences and a range of new services. MetLife. Navigating life together.For customer service: https://www.metlife.com/support-and-manage/contact-us/For social media notices: https://www.metlife.com/about-us/terms-and-conditions/social-media/MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

New York, New York, USA
43K employees (1,042 in marketing)
75% recommend to a friend
88% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$93K/yr – $140K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $136K. Based on 6,099 salaries.

See all MetLife salaries

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
845 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
13.5 years
Median Tenure
6.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$500M
Last Raise
$500M
Post IPO Debt, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $500M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
5M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$204.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
22.2%
Direct
60.4%
Referral
16.7%
Social
0.1%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~43.2K