Communications Intern, Summer 2026 – Purchase, NY

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

Communications Intern, Summer 2026 – Purchase, NY

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 Intern Program is a comprehensive program where students will gain hands on real work-life skills while having fun and contributing to a global company. As an intern, you will be challenged with completing projects that will enhance your skills as well as contribute to the department’s goals and objectives.

Make an impact as a Communications Intern

Join Mastercard’s Global Communications team for a dynamic summer internship where you’ll help evolve, promote, and protect the company’s reputation across global audiences. As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting communications that drive Mastercard’s business strategy and mission to deliver world-class payment experiences.

This internship is ideal for students passionate about storytelling, media, and digital engagement who want to explore a career in corporate communications.

Program Components:
• Impactful assignments that drive business results
• Networking sessions and leadership speakers series
• Volunteer and team building experiences

Program Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or accelerated graduate program graduating Dec 2026 and beyond
• Ability to partner across the organization
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PPT)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A strong writer with a keen eye for detail and an interest in tech and payment industry

Application Process:
• Submit your application (resume and unofficial transcript)
• If eligible, receive invitation for a one-way digital interview; this includes answering pre-recorded interview questions that advance your application
• If recommended further, receive invitation for final round interview(s); you will have the opportunity to meet with us virtually to learn more about our business and culture

Compensation: $25-$32/hour

This role is not eligible for Mastercard’s work authorization sponsorship. As such, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, now as well as in the future, without employer sponsorship. For example, students or recent graduates in the United States on an F1 visa (including those with CPT or OPT authorization) are not eligible for this role.

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;

• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;

• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and

• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings i