We`re transforming the ecommerce industry
Ebay is a global commerce leader that allows people to shape how the world buys, sells, and givesWe empower others and put people at the heart of everything we do, whether those people are our customers, our communities, or our own teamFounded in 1995 in san jose, california, ebay is one of the world`s largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selectionToday, ebay has 159m active buyers worldwide and 19m active sellers worldwideAt ebay, you can just be yourself, do your best work, and have a meaningful impact on people around the worldWe are looking for individuals with drive, ideas, and a passion for helping small businesses succeed to help shape the future of ebay—does this sound like you? if so, we’d love to talk to you.
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Overview
We’re looking for a pr specialist to join ebay’s corporate communications team supporting product, technology & global growth storytellingThis role will help tell compelling stories about the growing product development and behind-the-scenes innovation happening at ebay, with the goal of raising awareness for being the partner of choice for sellers, cultivating life-long trusted relationships with buyers and accelerating the tech-led reimaginationAll this work should tie back to ebay’s broader business, mission and vision.
Part of your role will support communications around ebay managed paymentsEbay has continued to scale its management of payments globally, launching the new experience for sellers in all marketsIn q2, 71% of global on-platform volume was processed through managed paymentsEbay exited the quarter with over 13 million sellers migrated to managed payments globally.
Our purpose is to empower people and create economic opportunity for all and we’re looking for exceptionally hardworking communications team members to help support the businessEbay’s communications team has four key practice areas - corporate communications, employee comms, content and digital experienceYou will join a highly collaborative, robust, global communications team that works to creatively and effectively shape ebay’s narrative in support of key business priorities and strategiesThe individual will be counted on to work successfully within ebay’s matrixed organization and to help provide seamless execution to the corporate communications functionThis role will report to the srManager of product & technology communications and is based in the bay area.
About the job
This role will focus on shining a spotlight on the innovative new products and features ebay is launching for consumers worldwide.
The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of previous experience proactively identifying technology trends, developing compelling narratives and driving a leadership position in the technology industry.
We’re looking for someone who is a nimble and creative storyteller, has a penchant for cross-team collaboration, a proactive and upbeat posture, outstanding judgment and writing capabilities, act with a sense of urgency and the ability to weave seamlessly between consumer product and technology-focused subject matters.
This role will play both support and leading roles in communications campaigns, partnering closely with the team to tell stories about new product and feature launches within the ebay app and the technology innovations that power the ebay experience.
Success in this role entails:
Working closely with product development, marketing and others across the communications team to bring new features and innovations to market, supporting ebay’s tech-led reiminagation externally.
Ideating and executing on compelling and creative product communications campaigns from start to finish, including: working with internal teams to source tech and product stories; developing written materials including communications plans, messaging, talk tracks, faqs, external materials (press releases, statements, blogs, op-eds, presentations), briefing documents, scripts, etc; and bring to bear existing tech, business and mainstream media relationships to elevate consumer product awareness and coverage.
Fostering relationships with key media and acting as an effective company spokesperson, including serving as point of contact with press on customer product and tech innovation-related coverage.
Media training and prepping key product and technology leaders and placing executive profiles, bylines and high-level speaking opps that further our company narratives and drive awareness of the robust product development and innovation happening at ebay.
Supporting ebay events by working with the seller engagement team as well as the executives for messaging, presentation and on-site event (virtual) support.
About you
The ideal candidate has:
5+ years of relevant pr experience
Prior in-house experience is preferred, with a significant portion of time spent focused on corporate and product communications in consumer tech.
This position is ideally based in san jose, ca.
The ideal candidate will be:
A self-starter who demonstrates creative and critical thinking abilities
Highly collaborative, flexible and adaptable
Tech-fluent, with experience working alongside engineering/product teams and the ability to write for a technical audience and translate technical content for a general audience.
Calm under pressure, with the ability to execute on concepts quickly and balance multiple projects at once
Organized, process-inclined and detail-oriented in their execution
Experience working with external agencies
Outcome-focused and motivated by delivering measurable results
Diligent and able to keep highly sensitive information confidential
Positive and solution-oriented to help develop creative answers to complex problems
An outstanding writer, speaker, and editor
Humble, with a team-first mentality
Experience working in google docs, microsoft and ppt preferred
Benefits are an essential part of your total compensation for the work you do every dayWhether you’re single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, ebay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needsIncluding maternal & paternal leave, paid sabbatical, and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important.
Here at ebay, we love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographiesSo, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single dayWe want to ensure that as an employee, you feel ebay is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to workTo learn about ebay’s diversity & inclusion click here: https://www.ebayinc.com/company/diversity-inclusion/
Ebay incIs an equal opportunity employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected statusIf you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talent@ebay.comWe will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
