Job DescriptionThe News Director is responsible for turning editorial direction into on-the-ground delivery.
This role runs the newsroom as a high-performing editorial operation, making sure that the stories Visa commits to are delivered clearly, credibly, and on time, and that long-term narrative intent lands effectively in the moment.
The News Director runs the Visa newsroom engine, owning editorial delivery - ensuring Visa's storytelling shows up consistently, coherently, and at quality across channels internally and externally in the moments that matter.
Key ResponsibilitiesEditorial Delivery & Short-Term Planning
- Own the newsroom's day-to-day editorial delivery.
- Translate editorial direction from the Editor-in-Chief into concrete story plans, assignments, approaches and formats
- Maintain a clear view of what is publishing today, what is in progress, what is at risk
- Make real-time editorial calls to keep the newsroom moving without sacrificing standards.
Story Orchestration Across Channels
- The News Director defines the primary format and storytelling device as well as supporting expressions of a story.
- They will make sure stories tie together across channels and internally and externally; and complement and advance other ongoing storytelling.
- Work closely with Social, Design, and Internal channel owners to ensure effective execution.
Editorial Calendar & Workflow Management
- Own the rolling internal and external editorial calendar (near-term horizon).
- Balance capacity across Newsroom-led stories, campaign-supported moments, and business-originated content requiring editorial shaping
- Identify delivery pressure points early and raise them with the Editor-in-Chief.
- Run weekly newsroom planning and daily editorial stand-ups.
Editorial Quality & Standards in Practice
- Apply and enforce editorial standards in the daily workflow
- Act as the senior editor sending work back for revision when needed.
- Coach writers, designers, and contributors to meet newsroom standards.
- Make sure stories reflect editorial intent even when timelines or stakeholders are challenging.
Partnership with Campaigns & Internal Leads
- Work with the Campaigns Director to:
- Integrate campaign-led moments into the newsroom delivery plan
- Ensure campaigns land in ways that reinforce editorial direction
- Co-ordinate with Internal Editorial leads to ensure:
- Internal and external stories are aligned in timing and tone
- Internal channels reinforce newsroom output
Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring ManagerQualificationsBasic Qualifications:
- 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD
Preferred Qualifications:
- 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
- Strong editing and storytelling background across digital and multimedia formats.
- Experience working in matrixed organizations with multiple competing priorities.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and shaping complex narratives.
- Experience operating at a senior level within a highly matrixed, global organization.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to counsel senior leaders and operate as a trusted partner.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with sharp editorial instincts.
- High-level of professional integrity and confidentiality.
- Creative, positive, collaborative, and high-energy individual with an ability to execute.
- Comfortable taking ownership and driving the team forward on a daily basis.
- Mix of agency and in-house experience strongly preferred.
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for this position is 153,600 to 245,900 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.
U.S. Applicants OnlyThe estimated salary range for this position is $153,600.00 to $ 245,900.00 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.
Work HoursVaries upon the needs of the department.
Travel RequirementsThis position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical RequirementsThis 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.
