Media Relations Manager

FICO (NYSE: FICO) is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100+ countries make better decisions. Join our world-class team today and fulfill your career potential!

The Opportunity

“As the Media Relations Manager for FICO, you’ll serve as the primary media contact for one of the most trusted financial tools in the United States - the FICO Score. This role is perfect for a strategic communicator who excels at breaking down complex topics and shaping compelling media stories. You’ll manage daily media relations, help develop press strategies, and ensure accurate, timely communication on everything from product innovations to consumer education.  We’re looking for someone who is a master relationship builder with strong media instincts and the ability to shape messaging that speaks to both media professionals and the public.” - Corporate Communications - Director

What You'll Contribute

• Support the development and execution of media outreach strategies to increase public awareness and understanding of FICO Scores.

• Draft press releases, media pitches, Q&As, talking points, and briefing documents with guidance from senior team members. 

• Build and maintain media lists, tracking journalist engagement, and identifying new outreach opportunities. 

• Help coordinate interviews and media requests, ensuring spokespeople are well-prepared. 

• Monitor relevant news coverage and industry trends to identify timely media opportunities and flag potential issues. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, analytics, legal, and marketing, to gather information and help shape accurate media messaging. 

• Track and compile earned media coverage, helping analyze performance and share reporting insights with internal stakeholders. 

• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to enhance media engagement and storytelling efforts. 

What We’re Seeking

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. 

• 5+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, or communications—preferably in financial services, fintech, or a highly regulated industry. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and tailor messaging for different media audiences. 

• Experience drafting press releases, pitches, media briefing documents, and related PR materials. 

• Familiarity with the media landscape and a working knowledge of how to engage reporters across financial, consumer, and business outlets. 

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and respond quickly to time-sensitive media opportunities. 

• Comfortable supporting multiple projects at once and staying organized in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 

• Familiarity with PR tools such as Muck Rack for media monitoring and outreach. 

• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and a willingness to grow and take ownership of projects. 

Our Offer to You 

• An inclusive culture strongly reflecting our core values: Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers and Earn the Respect of Others.

• The opportunity to make an impact and develop professionally by leveraging your unique strengths and participating in valuable learning experiences.

• Highly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.

• An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.

• The targeted base pay range for this role is: $81,000 to $127,000 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills and experience.

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Why Make a Move to FICO?

At FICO, you can develop your career with a leading organization in one of the fastest-growing fields in technology today – Big Data analytics.  You’ll play a part in our commitment to help businesses use data to improve every choice they make, using advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, optimization, and much more.

FICO makes a real difference in the way businesses operate worldwide:

•    Credit Scoring — FICO® Scores are used by 90 of the top 100 US lenders.

•    Fraud Detection and Security — 4 billion payment cards globally are protected by FICO fraud systems.

•    Lending — 3/4 of US mortgages are approved using the FICO Score.

Global trends toward digital transformation have created tremendous demand for FICO’s solutions, placing us among the world’s top 100 software companies by revenue. We help many of the world’s largest banks, insurers, retailers, telecommunications providers and other firms reach a new level of success. Our success is dependent on really talented people – just like you – who thrive on the collaboration and innovation that’s nurtured by a diverse and inclusive environment. We’ll provide the support you need, while ensuring you have the freedom to develop your skills and grow your career.  Join FICO and help change the way business thinks!

Learn more about how you can fulfil your potential at www.fico.com/Careers

FICO promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks to attract a diverse set of candidates for each job opportunity. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we’re proud to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Research has shown that women and candidates from underrepresented communities may not apply for an opportunity if they don’t meet all stated qualifications. While our qualifications are clearly related to role success, each candidate’s profile is unique and strengths in certain skill and/or experience areas can be equally effective. If you believe you have many, but not necessarily all, of the stated qualifications we encourage you to apply.

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