Director of Global Value-Added Services (VAS) Communications at Visa | San Francisco, CA | $171K/yr – $273K/yr

Visa

Director of Global Value-Added Services (VAS) Communications

San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

$171K/yr – $273K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive global communications for Visa Value-Added Services, shaping campaigns, storytelling, and cross-region media relations.

Own end-to-end global communications plans for Value-Added Services and campaigns.
Must-have: 10+ years in communications with financial technology or payments experience.
Standout: established media relationships and cross-function influence across regions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Support both day-to-day communications and high-visibility campaigns across Value-Added Services.
Find ways to connect Value-Added Services to bigger trends or additional activities within Visa to tell higher-impact, higher-value stories.
Operate with a global mindset and work with Visa’s regional communications teams, informing and supporting them on developments relevant across multiple regions.
Contribute to and project manage communications plans, taking ownership of socialization and tactical execution - as well as outcomes and reporting.
Create a variety of written materials, including but not limited to, press releases, blog posts, paid editorial and case studies.
Manage data measurement agency to track KPIs and help compile key wins to showcase great work to internal stakeholders.
Have experience turning data and research into storytelling and news opportunities.
Have a digital first mindset and collaborate with the digital content team to leverage social media channels for campaign amplification.
Develop relationships with key influencers and media covering relevant news areas and mine for new opportunities.
Work with partners to manage third-party initiatives and announcements.

Requirements

10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or 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
A mix of agency and internal positions.
Financial technology/payment industry knowledge a plus, experience in product or brand comms a must.
Creative, positive, collaborative and high-energy individual with an ability to execute.
Comfortable taking ownership and driving the team forward on a daily basis.
Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills; leads by influence and example.
Established media experience and contacts.
Excellent writing, editing and verbal communications skills.
Strong planning, organizational, problem-solving skills; focused on delivering.
Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
Works well in a fast-paced environment while delivering timely, high-quality work.
Proactive, with ability to recognize opportunities and manage up.

Preferred

Creative, positive, collaborative and high-energy individual with an ability to execute.
Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills; leads by influence and example.
Established media experience and contacts.
Works well in a fast-paced environment while delivering timely, high-quality work.
Proactive, with ability to recognize opportunities and manage up.
High-level of professional integrity and confidentiality.

Benefits

Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Visa

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.

Founded in 2011

Foster City, California, USA

29K employees (1,634 in marketing)

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