Associate Specialist, Communications, Launch 2025 - Purchase, NY

Who is Mastercard?
We are the global technology company behind the world’s fastest payments processing network. We are a vehicle for commerce, a connection to financial systems for the previously excluded, a technology innovation lab, and the home of Priceless®. We ensure every employee has the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. We believe as our company grows, so should you. We believe in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities.

The Mastercard Launch program is aimed at early career talent, to help you develop skills and gain cross-functional work experience. Over a period of 18 months, Launch participants will be assigned to a business unit, learn and develop skills, and gain valuable on the job experience.

Make an impact as an Associate Specialist, Communications: 

The Communications team focuses on building, supporting, and defending Mastercard’s reputation with key internal and external audiences. This role will be tailored specifically to Mastercard's North America (NAM) region, with an emphasis on the strategic communication of our most high-profile sponsorships—including McLaren/Formula 1, the PGA and the Arnold Palmer Invitational, The GRAMMYs, the New York Marathon, and other iconic properties. As a Communications Launcher, you will have the opportunity to contribute to these efforts by supporting tactical communications activities that align with our corporate strategy. This includes writing, copyediting, media monitoring, event staffing, and more. You will gain experience across strategy development, account management, social media, media relations, employee engagement, and support for some of Mastercard's most exciting initiatives and sponsorships.

All about you:
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or accelerated master’s degree program, graduating between Winter 2024 - Spring 2025
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills 
• Strong strategic and conceptual aptitude 
• Proven team player with excellent interpersonal skills 
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects concurrently 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience and Skills needed: 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Excellent analytical skills 
• Ability to work on a team and independently 
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 
• Advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills 
• Attention to detail