About the role:
The most successful consumer technology companies are brilliant storytellers, who put their products-as well as the benefits of those products-front and center in every communication.
Our communications team tells Uber’s story to the media and third parties – whether it’s transforming how we get around town and the lives of people who value independent, flexible work; or cutting congestion in cities by getting more people into fewer cars. That’s partly about building lasting relationships with the key news outlets and journalists in every country where we operate. It is also about being creative in how we tell our story, including using social media, as well as working with the public policy team to develop campaigns that make the positive case for reform.
We are looking for someone to work on safety communications across the United States but with a focus on the West region and based in San Francisco.
Responsibilities:
– Lead day-to-day media relations on safety issues and incidents.
– Coordinate with Uber’s global safety, community operations, law enforcement, marketing, and product teams to tell our safety story. This will include proactively pitching our existing initiatives, technology and approach, as well as rolling out new initiatives, campaigns, and product launches.
– Partner with law enforcement and other public safety leaders.
– Assist the broader safety communications team in the US and internationally on various product launches and special projects.
Basic Qualifications:
– 5+ years of experience in communications – either for a company, a third party or in government OR in other industries (e.g. the law, media, working for law enforcement) who intuitively understand crisis communications, are comfortable in a 24/7 media environment, and may be looking for a career change.
Preferred Qualifications:
– Self starter: We want to work with people who enjoy building things from the bottom up. Things change fast at our global company, so you should be highly adaptable as well as calm under pressure.
– An advocate: You enjoy distilling complex ideas into simple, but intellectually credible, arguments. You’ll need to write well and have the creative ability to tell stories.
– Strong campaigner: We succeed by crafting effective campaigns with third parties on behalf of the passengers and drivers who use the app. That means you’ll have a bias for action in everything you do.
– Collaborative teammate: Success at Uber depends on the ability to coordinate different teams (internally and externally) around shared goals. It’s why you should enjoy working with others to get stuff done-and be comfortable dealing with the ambiguity that sometimes comes from working cross-functionally.
– Comfortable being uncomfortable: We’ll encourage you to handle challenging topics with empathy and integrity in a fast paced environment.
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is $148,000 per year – $164,000 per year.
You will be eligible to participate in Uber’s bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link [https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits](https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits).
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing [this form](https://forms.gle/aDWTk9k6xtMU25Y5A).
Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber’s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.