Communications Consultant, Global Gov Affairs

About the role

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 MetLife’s purpose and values that enable positive customer experiences.

Opportunity

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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!

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

Equal Opportunity Employer

MetLife, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process. MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.