Common Purpose, Uncommon Opportunity. Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind – making sure that Visa is the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere. This is our global vision and the common purpose that unites the entire Visa team. As a global payments technology company, tech is at the heart of what we do: Our VisaNet network processes over 13,000 transactions per second for people and businesses around the world, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. We are also global advocates for financial inclusion, working with partners around the world to help those who lack access to financial services join the global economy. Visa’s sponsorships, including the Olympics and FIFA™ World Cup, celebrate teamwork, diversity, and excellence throughout the world. If you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of people around the world, Visa offers an uncommon opportunity to build a strong, thriving career. Visa is fueled by our team of talented employees who continuously raise the bar on delivering the convenience and security of digital currency to people all over the world. Join our team and find out how Visa is everywhere you want to be.

The Visa Internship Program is the biggest step you can take to joining our Revolution of Payments Innovation. Throughout the 12 weeks at Visa, you will take on meaningful work, get executive exposure, engage in out-of-the-box problem solving, and participate in social and community service activities. From technology to business, we are looking for people who can innovate, collaborate and drive Visa into the next era of an already rapidly-evolving digital market place. If you’re up for the challenge, please consider joining our team.

The Visa brand is one of our company’s greatest assets. We strive for a cohesive and consistent expression of our brand, across all channels and audiences.

Marketing is the steward of the brand. The team focuses on driving awareness, preference and conversion across B2B and B2C. They build the brand, with a client centric approach, by reinforcing emotional affinity via innovation and tangible proof points

Our Communications teams are the voice of Visa. They are brand storytellers, ensuring our vision and mission are lived by our employees and comes to life in the stories we share with the media. They work internally and externally to drive knowledge, engagement and pride to stimulate Visa’s business growth and long term strategic objectives.

We are looking for interns to join our European Marketing and Communications organizations. Some job duties and projects may include:

• Creation of content to appear on our internal and external communication channels including written copy, video, infographics, social media posts
• Collect quantitative and qualitative data from Visa marketing campaigns
• Perform market analysis and research on competition
• Support planning and execution of internal and external events such as all-staff meetings, leadership off-sites, press events and interviews
• Develop materials for media engagement activities such as press releases, briefing documents, Q&As, statements 
  

So what are we looking for in a Marketing and Communications interns?

• Students graduating in 2019 or later
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, English, Creative Writing or related field
• Proficiency in MS Office and social media channels
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present with impact
• Strong ability to collaborate
• Highly driven and resourceful 
• Project management experience with excellent attention to detail
• A creative, outside-the-box approach
• Passion for the marketing & communications industry and its best practices