Communications Consultant, Global Gov Affairs

About the Job

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. 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 MetLife’s key stakeholders: associates, communities, customers, and shareholders.

The 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. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage internal and external communications for government affairs and policy initiatives (briefs, talking points, executive messaging, stakeholder materials).
• Draft, edit, and align content for policymakers, regulators, and partners; advise enterprise communications 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 and editing skills with the 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.

Compensation

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™, and 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. 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.

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