Communications Specialist – North America

About the role

The Communications Specialist will shape and amplify storytelling across the United States, supporting Mastercard’s broader business priorities such as payments, innovation, and brand initiatives. This role blends earned media, owned content, and integrated campaign support to ensure communications align with marketing efforts and business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Support development and execution of North America integrated communications strategies across earned, owned, and paid channels.
• Partner with integrated marketing and communications teams to activate campaigns through media relations, storytelling, and content amplification.
• Localize global narratives for North America audiences, ensuring relevance to regional business priorities.
• Monitor the North America media landscape to identify opportunities for Mastercard to lead key conversations.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers to secure impactful coverage.
• Develop and manage media materials, including press lists, briefing documents, messaging frameworks, and recaps.
• Create compelling, insight‑driven content such as press materials, bylines, blogs, social content, and thought leadership.
• Translate complex topics related to payments, services, data, and innovation into clear, engaging stories.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders—including marketing, product, and executive communications—to ensure message alignment and campaign cohesion.

Required profile

Required skills