Director, Communications

Responsibilities

• Social Impact Storytelling • Serve as a communications support for Mastercard's social impact platform, inclusive economic growth agenda and sustainability portfolio, as well as our work in white space markets.
• Translate complex economic, social and environmental priorities into clear, compelling and business-relevant narratives and storytelling.
• Connect the work of the Center for Inclusive Growth & Sustainability and Growth Segments initiatives to Mastercard's broader corporate strategy and growth objectives.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen Mastercard's reputation as a trusted partner helping build inclusive and sustainable economies.
• Develop integrated communications strategies that advance Mastercard's commitments related to financial health, small business growth, inclusive innovation, digital trust and sustainable growth.
• Executive Communications and Visibility • Serve as a communications partner to our leadership in the Mastercard Center for Inclusive & Sustainability, Growth Segments and other executive leaders across the portfolio.
• Manage executive speaking opportunities, media interviews, stakeholder engagements and thought leadership platforms.
• Provide strategic counsel on executive positioning, messaging and reputational considerations.
• Data and Insights Thought Leadership Strategy • Lead communications development and amplification for major research reports, indexes and insights platforms.
• Partner with research, insights and business teams to translate data and trends into compelling stories.

Requirements

• 10+ years of communications, social impact, corporate affairs or reputation management experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives and managing high-profile communications programs.
• Strong understanding of corporate reputation, sustainability, public policy, social impact and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven experience leading communications for major events, conferences or executive platforms.
• Exceptional writing, storytelling and content development skills.
• Ability to translate complex policy, sustainability, technology and economic issues into business-relevant narratives.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and navigating complex approval processes.
• Strong media relations capabilities and executive presence.

Preferred

• The ideal candidate is equally comfortable serving as strategist, counselor, writer and operator.
• They possess a deep understanding of stakeholder expectations around business impact and sustainability, are passionate about inclusive growth, and have demonstrated success elevating executive thought leadership through data-driven storytelling, high-profile convenings and integrated communications campaigns.

Benefits

• Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 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; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.