Communications Manager
Checkout.comPayments company
New York, United StatesSenior
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About the role
TL;DR
Lead integrated communications and influencer strategy for North America, transforming fintech narratives into brand moments.
- •Checkout.com is seeking a dynamic, strategic storyteller to build and lead its integrated communications and influencer ecosystem across North America.
- •This role sits at the intersection of public relations, social media, and creator marketing, transforming complex financial technology narratives into culturally relevant brand moments.
- •Key Responsibilities Drive the North America creator and influencer strategy across social, podcasts, and newsletters.
- •Develop and execute North America's social media presence and strategy, elevating executive social media content.
- •Cultivate relationships with Tier 1 business, tech, and financial journalists to secure high-visibility regional coverage.
- •Design and execute integrated campaigns fusing PR with creator partnerships for product launches and announcements.
- •Establish playbooks, workflows, and tools for influencer sourcing, contract negotiation, and brand safety.
- •Requirements 8-10 years of combined experience in corporate communications, public relations, and influencer/digital marketing.
- •Proven network of relationships with North American tech and business journalists, B2B creators, and industry analysts.
- •Ability to translate payment infrastructure products and POVs into accessible, headline-grabbing hooks.
- •Masterful communicator who can brief C-suite executives and build rapport with digital creators.
- •Self-starting, resilient, and energized by ambiguity, excelling at building programs from scratch.
Domain expertise
fintech
Benefits & perks
Hybrid working model