About Figure
Figure (NASDAQ: FIGR) is transforming capital markets through blockchain. We’re proving that blockchain isn’t just theory - it’s powering real products used by hundreds of thousands of consumers and institutions.
By combining blockchain’s transparency and efficiency with AI-driven automation, we’ve reimagined how loans are originated, funded, and traded in secondary markets. From faster processing times to lower costs and reduced bias, our technology is helping
About the Role
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 as comfortable pitching national business media as they are crafting a social post, prepping spokespeople, or 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.
What You’ll Do
- Lead proactive media relations that support Figure across topics ranging from fintech, blockchain, and capital markets to personal finance and corporate news.
- Work with agency partners, coordinate announcements, and cultivate relationships with top-tier business, fintech, personal finance and trade reporters.
- Eagerly read and identify emerging media targets in traditional and new media.
- Generate compelling new story ideas relevant to media and our other audiences and collaborate cross-functionally to activate across channels, like our blog and social.
- Prepare executives for media opportunities, including messaging, briefing documents, and interview support.
- Coordinate media interview logistics working with leadership and administrative colleagues, and 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, coordinate announcement timing, and other cross-functional comms/PR initiatives.
- Participate in the strategy and execution for Figure’s organic presence on LinkedIn and Meta channels, and coordinate with team members who have responsibility for other social media channels.
- Create and publish content that brings Figure to life with its target audiences.
- Partner with content, marketing, and design to develop social campaigns that align with broader objectives.
- Work cross-functionally to develop appropriate influencer engagements.
- With agency support, track engagement and analytics to inform content performance and audience growth.
- Support internal communications that keep employees informed, inspired, and aligned – things like the monthly All Hands meeting and regular updates on Slack about news announcements and milestones.
- Drive outreach for speaking opportunities, event panels, and award submissions
- Partner closely with Marketing, IR, Product, Legal and Compliance, and Sales teams to ensure message alignment.
- Support executive thought leadership programs (speaking engagements, op-eds, awards).
- Maintain the communications calendar to ensure integrated storytelling across external and internal channels.
What We Look For
- 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.
- Re: industry experience, familiarity with fintech, blockchain, lending, or financial services (B2B and consumer). Crypto and market infrastructure experience in addition is a plus.
- Experience handling organic LinkedIn; experience with Meta channels a plus.
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to move from technical topics to consumer-friendly narratives.
- Highly organized and composed under pressure, adept at managing multiple projects and reliably driving opportunities forward in a fast-paced environment.
- Executive presence and discretion; ability to collaborate with senior leaders.
- History driving outreach for speaking opportunities, event panels, and award submissions; building relationships with key industry media.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent judgment and a nose for news.
Preferred
- Experience working with both B2B and consumer fintech brands.
- Existing relationships with fintech, business, or tech media.
- Ability to be based in Figure’s New York or San Francisco office.
- Experience working with Notion or other collaboration tools.
Salary
- Compensation Range: $125,000 - $175,000/yr
- 25% annual bonus target, paid quarterly
- Company equity in the form of RSUs
- This is the compensation range for the United States, actual compensation may vary based on individual candidate experience, location, or evolving business needs
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans
- Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits
- Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage
- 11 Observed Holidays & PTO plan
- Up to 12 weeks paid family leave
- Continuing education reimbursement
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Figure will not sponsor work visas for this position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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