Director, Product Communications
Ebay
San Jose (Hybrid)
Job Description
We are looking for a dynamic, creative, collaborative, driven and highly skilled communicator to lead a full 360-degree communications strategy for our Core Product Team. This person has a successful track record in the following communications areas - internal and external, product and technology and executive thought leadership.
The Director of Core Product Communications will provide proactive, strategic counsel on Product related initiatives and will be responsible for day-to-day communications including messaging and content for all major product launches, proactive storytelling, internal and external events, conferences, leadership platforms and media outreach. This role will also help tell compelling stories about the growing product development and behind-the-scenes innovation happening at eBay.
This position will join a team that works to creatively and effectively shape eBay’s narrative to support key business priorities and strategy. The individual will be counted on to work collaboratively within eBay’s matrixed organization and to help provide critical thinking, strategy, and flawless execution to the corporate communications function.
This role is based in San Jose, California and reports to the Senior Director of Corporate Communications.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute Product communications, ensuring a cohesive message aligned with eBay’s overall strategy. The Product communications strategy should include all facets of communications including internal and external, social, content development, issues management and media relations.
Be responsible for all aspects of eBay’s Chief Product Officers (CPO) communications, both internal and external.
Formulate strategic plans based on insights/research/analysis and translate those into measurable objectives, strategies and actions that help the Core Product Team achieve their business goals.
Media training and prepping key product leaders and placing executive profiles, bylines and high-level speaking opportunities that further our company narrative 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 support.
