Corporate Communications Specialist, eBay
$73.6-114.4k
Leading online marketplace
Job no longer available
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$73.6-114.4k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of previous experience, either in-house or at a PR agency
- A self-starter who demonstrates creative and critical thinking abilities
- Highly collaborative, flexible and adaptable
- Calm under pressure, with the ability to complete concepts quickly and handle multiple projects at once
- Organized, process-inclined and diligent in their execution, with strong project management skills
- Experience working with external agencies
- Outcome-focused and motivated by delivering measurable results
- Trustworthy and able to keep highly sensitive information confidential
- Positive and solution-oriented to help develop creative answers to complex problems
- An exceptional writer, speaker and editor
- Humble, with a team-first mentality
What the job involves
- The Corporate Communications team is responsible for managing, promoting and protecting the company’s reputation as well as bringing the company to life across owned and earned channels
- As a Corporate Communications Specialist, you will help support eBay’s business critical communications, including financial communications, strategic investments and partnerships, and issues management
- You will also support eBay’s human interest storytelling, elevating the exceptional sellers and entrepreneurs who are building their business on eBay
- This role will report to the Lead Manager, Corporate Communications and will collaborate closely with other Communications team members as well as a broad range of internal partners
- This position will join a distributed team that works to creatively and effectively shape eBay’s narrative to support key business priorities and strategies
- The individual will be counted on to work collaboratively within eBay’s matrixed organization and to help provide critical thinking, strategy and seamless execution to the corporate communications function
- This role will support eBay’s business critical communications and human interest storytelling. This role will also support overall corporate communications efforts including proactive storytelling, speaking engagements and awards, media monitoring and reporting, and measurement
- This person will also play a critical role in supporting team operations
- Working closely with cross-functional team members across the Communications team and the broader eBay organization
- Ideating and executing on compelling communications activations from start to finish, including: working with internal teams to source 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 leveraging media relationships to elevate eBay’s brand and reputation
- Fostering relationships with key media and acting as an effective company spokesperson
- Media training and prepping leaders and placing executive profiles, bylines and high-level speaking ops that further our company narrative
- Supporting eBay events by working with executives and business partners for messaging, presentation and on-site event support
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.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
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
Leadership
Jamie Iannone
(CEO)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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