Director External Communications - Merchant Solutions

Fiserv • New York, NY

1d • $114,000 - $192,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As Director of External Communications, you will be responsible for external communication strategies for Merchant Solutions to strengthen how Fiserv is represented to external audiences across business, media, and industry channels. You will partner with senior leaders, marketing, legal, and business teams to develop clear, timely, and credible messaging that supports reputation, business priorities, and market visibility.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in external communications, public relations, media relations, corporate communications, or a related field
• Experience creating communication strategies, media plans, writing and editing press releases, media material and messaging for business initiatives in complex organizations
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to manage reputation, issues, and external visibility
• Experience using measurable communication methods, including media performance analysis, engagement metrics, and reporting
• Bachelor's degree
• Must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in payments, financial services, fintech, or a regulated industry
• Experience supporting executive visibility, thought leadership, or business-to-business communication programs
• Experience with crisis communications, issues management, or communications in a publicly visible environment
• Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of external communications programs that support business priorities, corporate reputation, and market awareness
• Partner with business leaders, marketing, legal, and cross-functional stakeholders to develop messaging, communication plans, and media strategies for key initiatives
• Write, edit, and review press releases, media materials, executive messaging, talking points, statements, and other external communications content
• Manage proactive and reactive communications related to product announcements, business milestones, thought leadership, issues management, and industry events
• Build and maintain media relations strategies that increase relevant coverage, support business objectives, and protect message consistency
• Manage and develop a team, set priorities, provide coaching, and drive high-quality execution across communications deliverables
• Establish communications goals, measurement approaches, and reporting to evaluate program performance and improve outcomes
• Guide message governance, review processes, and stakeholder alignment to ensure communications are accurate, timely, and aligned to the Fiserv brand voice

Benefits

• Fuel Your Life program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.
• Paid holidays and generous time away policies.
• No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs.
• Living Proof program to recognize your peers’ extra effort with points redeemable for rewards.
• Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture and expand your network.
• Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available from day one.
• Retirement planning including 401k match and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement program.
• Paid parental and military leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director