Mastercard
Specialist,Communications
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“Specialist, Communications at Mastercard. Skills: Integrated communications, Media relations, Storytelling, Content creation. Support integrated communications strategies. Activate campaigns through media relations”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2-4 years experience in PR, Bachelor's degree in Communications, Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Bachelor's degree in Journalism
Nice to Have
Agency experience supporting campaigns, In-house experience supporting campaigns, Experience building relationships with US media, Familiarity with US media landscape, Familiarity with consumer influencer landscapes, Familiarity with business influencer landscapes
What You'll Do.
Support integrated communications strategies
Activate campaigns through media relations
Activate campaigns through storytelling
Activate campaigns through content amplification
Localize global narratives for North America
Monitor North America media landscape
Identify opportunities for Mastercard
Build relationships with journalists
Build relationships with editors
Build relationships with influencers
Develop media materials
Manage media materials
Contribute to content creation
Translate complex topics into stories
Support newsroom updates
Support content hub updates
Collaborate with stakeholders
Ensure message alignment
Ensure campaign cohesion
Act as connector across teams
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Integrated marketing teams; Global stakeholders; Executive communications teams; Regional stakeholders; Product teams
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Interpersonal communication
Full Job Description
**Our Purpose** _Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200 + countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._ **Title and Summary** ### Specialist, Communications ### Specialist, Communications As a Specialist, North America Communications at Mastercard, you will help shape and amplify storytelling across the U.S. in support of the company’s broader business priorities, including payments, innovation, and brand initiatives. This role blends earned media, owned content, and integrated campaign support, ensuring communications align with marketing efforts and business objectives. You will play a key role in executing strategies that bring Mastercard’s value proposition to life for key audiences, partnering across teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact communications programs. Key Responsibilities Integrated Communications & Campaign Support • Support the development and execution of North America integrated communications strategies, ensuring alignment across earned, owned, and paid channels. • Partner closely with our integrated marketing and communications teams to activate campaigns through media relations, storytelling, and content amplification. • Help localize global narratives for North America audiences, ensuring relevance to regional business priorities and market dynamics. Media Relations • Monitor the North America media landscape to identify opportunities for Mastercard to lead or contribute to key conversations across business, finance, technology, and consumer trends. • Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers to secure im
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