Director, Global Product Communications

San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

$154K/yr – $273K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive global communications for Visa’s product, platform, and technology portfolio, coordinating launches and executive messaging.

  • Own or lead end‑to‑end product launches and integrated communications plans.
  • Must-have: 8+ years in communications with fintech/technology media experience.
  • Standout: experience operating in a global, matrixed organization and cross‑functional executive readiness.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support global external communications for Visa’s product, platform, and technology portfolio, in close partnership with Product, Technology, Strategy and Business teams.
  • Ability to lead global product launches end-to-end. Develop strategic, integrated communications plans, and manage the socialization, execution and measurement.
  • Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and media narratives to inform strategy.
  • Identify proactive opportunities to connect product and partner news to broader industry trends, like AI and other emerging technologies, and Visa wide priorities to drive higher impact storytelling.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with new and emerging media including top tier business, AI, technology, fintech, trade media, podcasts and substacks.
  • Support senior-level executive spokespeople with messaging, briefing materials, and media preparation.
  • Work cross functionally with Global Communications, Marketing, Legal, and Business partners to deliver aligned, high impact communications.
  • Manage agency partners including performance measurement and reporting.
  • Ensure all communications meet brand, legal, and reputational standards.

Requirements

  • 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree
  • at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD)
  • at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD
  • 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
  • 8–12+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or journalism, with a strong focus on Consumer, B2B, product, technology, or partner communications
  • Proven experience working with business, technology and fintech media
  • Strong understanding of both earned media and social media as complementary storytelling channels
  • Practical experience using AI powered tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness in day-to-day communications work
  • Experience operating in a global, matrixed organization
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong editorial judgment
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment
  • Agency and in‑house experience (preferred)

Preferred

  • Agency and in-house experience preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.
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Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our purpose is to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. Learn more at Visa.com.

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29K employees (1,634 in marketing)

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