Zip Co · 23 hours ago
Senior Manager, External Communications
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$144K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expZip Co is a digital financial services company that offers innovative, people-centered products. The Senior Manager of External Communications will shape Zip’s corporate reputation by leading media strategy, managing external narratives, and advising senior leadership during high-stakes moments.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of Zip’s external communication strategy across corporate, business, product, and regulatory topics
Serve as Zip’s primary media point of contact; cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with top-tier national, business, financial, tech, and trade reporters
Drive proactive storytelling that elevates Zip’s leadership position and differentiates our brand in the market
Manage reactive media responses with speed, accuracy, and sound judgment
Support senior executives with briefing materials, talking points, speeches, op-eds, and external speaking opportunities
Identify and secure strategic platforms—including conferences, awards, and thought-leadership venues—to raise Zip’s corporate visibility
Provide real-time counsel to leadership during high-stakes or sensitive moments, drawing on public-company experience to navigate complexity and risk
Partner closely with Internal Communications, Investor Relations, Marketing, Product, Legal, and Commercial teams to ensure a unified and consistent narrative
Manage agency partnerships and collaborate with external partners to amplify Zip’s message
Align messaging across regions to support global storytelling and reputation objectives
Qualification
Required
7+ years in corporate communications, external comms, or media relations
Public company experience required
Strong relationships with top-tier business, financial, technology, or national press
Proven ability to place impactful stories and manage high-stakes media cycles
Exceptional writing skills across formats—press releases, statements, speeches, executive messages, Q&As, and thought leadership
Ability to translate complex business, financial, or product information into clear, compelling narratives
Comfortable operating in a high-growth, high-ambiguity environment
Strong project and time-management skills with a high bar for accuracy and quality
Benefits
Flexible working culture
Incentive programs
Unlimited PTO
Generous paid parental leave
Leading family support policies
Company-sponsored 401k match
Learning and wellness subscription stipend
Beautiful Union Square office with a casual dress code
Industry-leading, employer-sponsored insurance for you and your dependents, with several 100% Zip-covered choices available
Company
Zip Co
Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) is a digital financial services company, offering innovative, people-centred products that bring customers and merchants together.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (9)
2023 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.55BKey Investors
Victory Park CapitalWestpacNational Australia Bank
2025-12-15Post Ipo Debt· $283M
2024-07-17Post Ipo Equity· $146.05M
2024-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $225M
Leadership Team
Cynthia Scott
Managing Director and Group CEO
Peter Gray
Co-founder & Global COO
Recent News
2025-12-03
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