Specialist, Global Communications

Mastercard • New York, NY

317d • $78,000 - $125,000

About The Position

As a Specialist in Communications at Mastercard, you will play a critical role in advancing our storytelling with key external and internal audiences. This role will primarily focus on keeping a pulse on the quick-changing cybersecurity landscape and contributing to our broader storytelling efforts, working closely with internal teams to develop and execute media strategies, secure positive media coverage, and craft compelling stories that align with Mastercard's vision, mission, and corporate goals.

Requirements

• 2-3+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications, with a proven track record of supporting successful media relationships and strategies.
• Strong storytelling abilities, with experience in connecting the dots to deliver high-quality, impactful content for diverse audiences across different platforms (press releases, articles, blogs, social media, etc.).
• Skilled in building new relationships with key journalists, bloggers, and influencers in the media landscape, particularly within finance, tech, cybersecurity, and business sectors.
• Ability to think strategically and critically to connect the dots to broader organizational goals and priorities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented with the ability to work cross-functionally with various teams and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Agency experience preferred.
• An interest in or knowledge of cybersecurity solutions, fraud, scams, or the cybersecurity landscape.
• A proactive, innovative, and solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a constant pulse on the media landscape to identify areas where Mastercard can lead or fit into the conversation.
• Build and nurture relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers across business, technology, and lifestyle media to secure coverage and establish Mastercard as a thought leader.
• Develop and manage press lists, briefing books, recaps, messaging documents, and other assets to support team-wide announcements and media relations at the global level.
• Contribute to engaging and insightful stories, newsroom content, and thought leadership that align with Mastercard's business objectives, market trends, and stakeholder interests.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (executives, marketing, product teams, and business and regional PR teams) to align messaging and ensure consistency across all media communications.

Benefits

• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• Flexible spending account and health savings account
• Paid leaves (including 16 weeks new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave)
• 10 annual paid sick days
• 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level
• 5 personal days
• 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
• 401k with a best-in-class company match
• Deferred compensation for eligible roles
• Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
• Eligibility for tuition reimbursement
• Gender-inclusive benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree