Vice President, Global Brand Communications & Newsroom

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose - to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

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Job Description

The Vice President of Global Brand Communications and Newsroom will lead the strategic development and execution of integrated communications across brand & sponsorship, newsroom content, and social media strategy for Visa's Global Communications & Events Team. This is a unique opportunity to establish a new function, elevate Visa's newsroom capabilities, and build a best-in-class digital and social-first strategy and team. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader who understands how communications must evolve to be fit for purpose in the era of AI, and brings experience in building, recruiting and launching new teams. They must also bring deep expertise in insights and a data-driven mindset to inform strategy, optimize performance, and measure impact across channels.

This global role spans the full breadth of Visa's products and requires a leader who can partner and manage by influence across a matrixed organization. Deep expertise in digital storytelling, media strategy, and cross-functional collaboration is essential. The successful candidate will reinforce Visa's narrative, enhance brand equity, and drive engagement across external and internal channels to reach key stakeholders including consumers, clients, partners, and employees. This leader will have the unique opportunity to harness Visa's elite global sponsorship platforms-including the world-renowned FIFA, the high-octane Formula 1, and the iconic Olympics-to elevate brand storytelling and drive unparalleled engagement.

Key responsibilities include :

Brand & Sponsorship Communications

• Develop and execute brand positioning strategies that align with corporate objectives and global campaigns.
• Support the office of the CMO and oversee the strategy and delivery of communications for all marketing activations.
• Oversee communications for global sponsorships, including sports, entertainment, and cause-related partnerships, ensuring alignment with brand values and audience engagement goals.

Newsroom Content & Strategy

Social Media Content & Strategy

Leadership & Collaboration

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Information

Work Hours : Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements : This position requires travel5-10% of the time.

Mental / Physical Requirements : This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY : The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 254,500 to 397,700 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. 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.