Senior Director, Corporate Communications

Senior Director, Corporate Communications

For more than 30 years Verifone has established a remarkable record of leadership in the electronic payment technology industry. Verifone has one of the leading electronic payment solutions brands and is one of the largest providers of electronic payment systems worldwide.

Verifone has a diverse, dynamic and fast paced work environment in which employees are focused on results and have opportunities to excel. We take pride in the fact that we work with leading retailers, merchants, banks, and third-party partners to invent and deliver innovative payments solution around the world. We strive for excellence in our products and services, and are obsessed with customer happiness. Across the globe, Verifone employees are leading the payments industry through experience, innovation, and an ambitious spirit. Whether its developing the next platform of secure payment systems or searching for new ways to bring electronic payments to new markets, the team at Verifone is dedicated to the success of our customers, partners and investors. It is this passion for innovation that drives each one of our employees for personal and professional success.

Whats Exciting About the Role

We are seeking a strategic, dynamic, and results-driven Senior Director of Corporate Communications to lead internal, external and executive communications efforts. This leader will be responsible for enhancing and protecting the companys reputation, shaping our corporate narrative, driving thought leadership, and supporting key stakeholders including executives, media, and industry influencers.

This role will lead the development and execution of global communications programs that amplify the brand, support business priorities, and position the company as a trusted authority in the evolving commerce, payments, and fintech ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Narrative & Messaging : Govern the corporate messaging framework and ensure consistency across all communications channels.
• Executive Communications : Develop high-impact content, speeches, and talking points for the CEO and C-suite executives for media, events, and internal engagement.
• Internal Communications : Develop and oversee internal communications strategies that align employees with the companys mission, values, and strategic priorities, fostering transparency, engagement, and a strong corporate culture.
• Media Relations : Cultivate strong relationships with top-tier business, fintech, and trade press; serve as a key point of contact for proactive and reactive media engagements.
• Issues Management : Anticipate, prepare for, and manage high-stakes reputational issues in collaboration with Legal, Compliance, and the Executive Team.
• Thought Leadership : Drive earned media strategies that position the company and its leaders at the forefront of fintech innovation and public discourse.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with Product Marketing, People / HR, and GTM teams to ensure alignment of key communications.
• Team Leadership : Lead and mentor a high-performing team of communications professionals and manage agency partners as needed.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Our Commitment

Verifone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Verifone is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

New York, NY

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