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Specialist – Global Communications
| Company | Mastercard |
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| Location | New York, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $78000 – $125000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- 2-3+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications, with a proven track record of supporting successful media relationships and strategies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field.
- Strong storytelling abilities, with experience in connecting the dots to deliver high-quality, impactful content for diverse audiences across different platforms (press releases, articles, blogs, social media, etc.).
- Skilled in building new relationships with key journalists, bloggers, and influencers in the media landscape, particularly within finance, tech, cybersecurity, and business sectors.
- Ability to think strategically and critically to connect the dots to broader organizational goals and priorities.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively in simple language with limited jargon.
- Collaborative and team-oriented with the ability to work cross-functionally with various teams and stakeholders, and to prioritize what matters in service of moving quickly without diminishing quality of work.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a constant pulse on the media landscape to identify areas where Mastercard can lead or fit into the conversation.
- Build and nurture relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers across business, technology, and lifestyle media to secure coverage and establish Mastercard as a thought leader.
- Develop and manage press lists, briefing books, recaps, messaging documents, and other assets to support team-wide announcements and media relations at the global level.
- Contribute to engaging and insightful stories, newsroom content, and thought leadership that align with Mastercard’s business objectives, market trends, and stakeholder interests.
- Partner with internal stakeholders (executives, marketing, product teams, and business and regional PR teams) to align messaging and ensure consistency across all media communications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Agency experience preferred.
- Established relationships with key journalists, bloggers, and influencers a plus.
- An interest in or knowledge of cybersecurity solutions, fraud, scams, or the cybersecurity landscape.
