Lead Manager of Financial Services Comms, eBay
$144-216.2k
Office located in San Jose, CA
Leading online marketplace
Job no longer available
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$144-216.2k
Office located in San Jose, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of leadership communications experience with senior executives – preferably in Financial Services or FinTech global organization within the retail or technology sectors
- Bachelor’s required – preferably in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation and design skills
- Ability to cut through with a succinct, modern style
- Highly proficient user of PowerPoint and Keynote
- Strong digital and social storytelling and engagement experience
- Complex organizational and cultural change management experience
- Strong Internet and general business acumen
- Practiced capacity to manage complex projects with multiple partners navigating conflict and developing consensus
- Bring a business outcomes mindset to communications work
- Technology savvy. keen understanding of all types of channels
- Passion for improving and sustaining employee engagement
- Proven track record to work with partners at all levels
- Experience managing and participating in project teams in a matrixed environment without direct reports
- Quick learner with resilience, speed and patience under pressure
- Can work independently or collaboratively with minimal direction
- Diligent, highly organized, fiercely committed to quality, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Empathy, good emotional intelligence as well as cultural sensitivity
What the job involves
- The Lead Manager, Employee Communications role with eBay is dedicated to driving compelling internal and external communications, engagement, and cultural change at one of the world’s iconic brands!
- Partnering directly with senior executives and Global Payments, Payments Tech and Risk partners, the person in this role will work to develop and deliver communications for key partnerships, new product launches, programs and initiatives internally and externally!
- This is a hands-on role where you will be both conceiving the strategy and delivering most of that strategy’s tactical elements. Examples of day-to-day work include developing communications plans for new product launches, supporting All Hands, Board and external PPT presentations
- Writing, producing, and editing written messages and video communication for a range of channels, producing global all-hands events – both in person and virtually, writing briefings, talking points and crafting slides and content for external speaking and media opportunities, and working with product leaders across the company
- You’ll need to partner effectively with executives and product leads along with agency partners and the media to drive active understanding and engagement with our brand, our business goals and priorities, and eBay’s purpose to empower people to create economic opportunity for all
Our take
Founded in 1995 as an online auction platform primarily catering to collectibles, eBay quickly emerged as a pioneer in connecting buyers and sellers in the digital realm. This early success propelled eBay to become to globally recognized leader it is today.
In the present landscape, eBay competes with industry giants like Amazon within the C2C eCommerce sector. However, eBay distinguishes itself by fostering an environment where businesses can cultivate and promote their brands on the platform, offering a tailored, community-driven experience for both sellers and buyers. By championing small businesses, eBay attracts sellers and socially conscious consumers, positioning itself in stark contrast to Amazon's corporate image.
The rising consumer interest in sustainability has presented economic opportunities for eBay, particularly as younger demographics gravitate toward purchasing pre-owned items. in response, eBay has directed its marketing efforts toward Gen Z customers and formed partnerships with cultural phenomena like Love Island, further solidifying its appeal among contemporary audiences.
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back within 2 weeks
13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive health and wellness program designed to meet your unique needs.
- We strive to provide programs that help support both mind and body, including quality healthcare insurance, wellness programs and preventative care.
- Stock Purchase Plans
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Stock Awards
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- Credit Union Memberships
- Balancing work & life - eBay believes in providing you with the opportunity to be your best self in your professional and personal life. In addition to supporting flexible workstyles including hybrid and remote, eBay offers 4 weeks of paid sabbatical time for every 5 years of service
- Giving back to our community - We provide our employees around the globe with opportunities to have a positive impact on their local communities. Through the eBay Foundation, our company matches donations to eligible nonprofits up to $10,000 per employee per year. And our employee-led volunteer groups organize local giving and volunteering activities throughout the world
Company HQ
Greylands, San Jose, CA
Articles
Leadership
Jamie Iannone
(CEO, not founder)Studied at Princeton and Stanford University. Held executive roles at Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and The Children's Place, before becoming CEO of eBay in April 2020.
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