Senior Manager, Communications

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Figure (NASDAQ: FIGR) is transforming capital markets through blockchain and AI‑driven automation, powering real products used by hundreds of thousands of consumers and institutions. By combining blockchain’s transparency and efficiency with AI, we’ve reimagined how loans are originated, funded, and traded, delivering faster processing, lower costs, reduced bias and increased accessibility.

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Communications to join our growing Communications & Content team. This role is ideal for a communications professional who’s comfortable pitching national business media, crafting social posts, prepping spokespeople, and supporting company‑wide internal communications.

You’ll report to the VP, Communications & Content and work closely with our spokespeople, head of content, and marketing colleagues to tell Figure’s story to a wide range of audiences including borrowers, B2B partners, employees, and the broader industry.

• Lead proactive media relations that support Figure across fintech, blockchain, capital markets, personal finance, and corporate news.
• Work with agency partners, coordinate announcements, and cultivate relationships with top‑tier business, fintech, personal finance, and trade reporters.
• Identify emerging media targets in traditional and new media.
• Generate compelling story ideas that activate across channels such as our blog and social.
• Prepare executives for media opportunities, including messaging, briefing documents, and interview support.
• Coordinate media interview logistics with leadership and administrators; staff interviews virtually and in‑person as needed.
• Shepherd press releases and other content through legal and compliance review.
• Manage reactive communications and monitor news cycles for timely opportunities or risks.
• Help maintain the overall news calendar and coordinate announcement timing for cross‑functional PR initiatives.
• Participate in strategy and execution for Figure’s organic presence on Linked In and Meta channels, coordinating with social media teammates.
• Create and publish content that brings Figure to life with target audiences.
• Partner with content, marketing, and design to develop social campaigns aligned with broader objectives.
• Work cross‑functionally to develop appropriate influencer engagements.
• Track engagement and analytics to inform content performance and audience growth.
• Support internal communications, including monthly All‑Hands meetings and regular Slack updates on news and milestones.
• Drive outreach for speaking opportunities, event panels, and award submissions.
• Partner closely with Marketing, IR, Product, Legal, Compliance, and Sales to ensure message alignment.
• Support executive thought leadership programs, including speaking engagements, op‑eds, and awards.
• Maintain the communications calendar to ensure integrated storytelling across external and internal channels.

• 5–7 years of experience in communications, public relations, or integrated marketing—ideally a mix of agency and in‑house roles.
• Proven track record in relevant media.
• Industry experience or familiarity with fintech, blockchain, lending, or financial services (B2B and consumer). Crypto and market infrastructure experience is a plus.
• Experience handling organic Linked In and Meta channels.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, moving from technical topics to consumer‑friendly narratives.
• Highly organized and composed under pressure, managing multiple projects and reliably driving opportunities forward in a fast‑paced environment.
• Executive presence and discretion, collaborating with senior leaders.
• History of outreach for speaking opportunities, event panels, and award submissions.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent judgment and a nose for news.

• Experience with both B2B and consumer fintech brands.
• Existing relationships with fintech, business, or tech media.
• Able to be based in Figure’s New York or San Francisco office.
• Experience with Notion or similar collaboration tools.

• Compensation Range: $125,000 – $175,000 per year.
• 25 % annual…