Communications Consultant, Global Gov Affairs

Description and Requirements

Joining Global Marketing & Communications (GMC) means contributing to the company's customer‑centric growth engine by helping customers live more confident futures. Whether driving external or internal marketing and communications, you’ll be fostering engagement and alignment with Met Life’s purpose and values that enable positive customer experiences. Become part of a dynamic team that harnesses an agile and data‑driven approach across paid, owned, and earned channels to deliver meaningful and measurable outcomes for Met Life’s key stakeholders: associates, communities, customers, and shareholders.

Joining Global Marketing & Communications (GMC) means contributing to the company's customer‑centric growth engine by helping customers live more confident futures. Whether driving external or internal marketing and communications, you’ll be fostering engagement and alignment with Met Life’s purpose and values that enable positive customer experiences. Become part of a dynamic team that harnesses an agile and data‑driven approach across paid, owned, and earned channels to deliver meaningful and measurable outcomes for Met Life’s key stakeholders: associates, communities, customers, and shareholders.

The Communications Consultant, Global Government Affairs, will play a key role in shaping and executing strategic communications that advance the company’s public policy priorities, regulatory positions and reputation among policymakers, regulators, trade associations and other stakeholders. This individual will collaborate with various functions and regions within Global Government Affairs, including policy subject matter experts and external affairs teams to ensure consistent, credible and effective messaging on legislative, regulatory and political issues affecting the business.

• Develop and manage internal/external communications for government affairs and policy initiatives (briefs, talking points, exec messaging, stakeholder materials).
• Draft, edit, and align content for policymakers, regulators, and partners; advise enterprise comms on policy, regulatory, and political issues.
• Support public policy engagement (forums, briefings, trade associations) with remarks, presentations, and policy summaries.
• Monitor political and policy developments; produce timely updates and maintain consistent tone, branding, and messaging.
• Contribute to digital/social content and media relations messaging; support PAC communications and engagement efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science, Public Policy, Journalism, or related field; 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong writing/editing skills with ability to simplify complex policy issues for diverse audiences.
• Deep understanding of policy, regulatory, and political processes, including media and emerging platforms.
• Experience supporting senior executives and managing cross‑functional projects in fast‑paced environments.
• Sound judgment with strong awareness of political context, reputation management, and key influencers.

• Strong understanding of the financial services industry and client‑business dynamics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (design tools a plus).

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 $89,700 - $119,500. 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.

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 Met Life and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet,…