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Director, Global Communications
Mastercard International Incorporated · 🇺🇸 Purchase, New York
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 76 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 286 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Mastercard International Incorporated paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Director, Strategy and Operations” (Marketing Managers) in NY: $199k–$199k, median $199k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Mastercard International Incorporated
The US Department of Labor certified 76 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 286 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Director, Global Communications Mastercard is the global technology company behind the world’s fastest payments processing network. The company is a vehicle for commerce, a connection to financial systems for the previously excluded, a technology innovation lab, and the home of Priceless®. Mastercard ensures every employee has the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. The company believes in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities. Summary: The Communications team is focused on driving programs and activities that evolve, promote and protect Mastercard’s reputation among key internal and external audiences. The broader team has been designed to closely mirror the business, align to corporate and business-level objectives and support the company’s efforts in delivering world-class payments experiences. The Director of Communications within the Global Commercial & New Payment Flows (CNPF) organization will be focused on developing strategic communications programs and campaigns to advance Mastercard’s reputation as a trusted, purpose-driven business. The role will focus on delivering strategic external and internal communications program for the company’s commercial and new payments flows business and leadership, including highly visible focus areas of Mastercard’s business including Corporate Solutions, Small & Medium Enterprise Solutions, Commercial Verticals, and Transfer Solutions. Responsibilities will encompass a full spectrum of integrated, cross-business communications activities including executive profiling and internal communications, media relations, digital strategy & social media activation, content creation, and events management. The role will also support communications activities to enhance the CNPF business globally and in partnership with the regions. The candidate will be a strategic leader with a record of strong executive presence and organizational leadership to drive communications strategy and highly visible programming in partnership with senior leaders and business partners. A knowledge and interest in technology, innovation in payments, and B2B services is strongly encouraged. Responsibilities: Work in collaboration with the Senior Vice President, Communications for Commercial & New Payment Flows (CNPF) and the broader Global Communications team to develop progressive, integrated communications and marketing strategies to advance the company’s mission, and evolve, promote and protect Mastercard’s brand and reputation. • Build and enhance Mastercard’s commercial products business reputation and proposition through clear and impactful communications, events and social media engagement. • Develop storytelling initiatives and messaging to showcase the business strategy, product innovations and partnerships. • Be a strategic advisor and partner to top leadership and the business teams, and coordinate resources across multiple project initiatives and teams. • Lead the external profile-building and communications programming across the CNPF growth pillar. Drive simple storytelling to tell a comprehensive story to capture positive share of voice in the market. • Proactively build, manage, and strengthen relationships with key financial servi