Senior Communications Associate
Uber
About the Role
We’re looking for a communications professional to join our UK Communications team. The role will be based in London and will report into our Director of Communications UKI.
What You’ll Do
- Play a key role in running our press office and responding to media inquiries
- Tell our stories in creative and inspiring ways that resonate with journalists and our key audiences
- Design and lead proactive PR campaigns to help advance business objectives for Uber in the UK
- Work with reporters on a daily basis, juggling a combination of proactive and reactive communications efforts that enhance our brand and reputation
- Build a strong network of relevant media contacts across the UK
- Manage corporate issues
What You’ll Need
- Strong command of the media, policy, and cultural landscape and an existing network in the UK
- Creativity and drive to tell compelling stories for corporate, consumer and product media
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to build relationships cross-functionally
- Ability to balance critical thinking with tactical execution and attention to detail, in the face of frequent inbound enquiries and other requests
- Strong understanding of news cycles and new media, and well as excellent writing and communications skills
What You'll Have
- Fluent in English
- 6-8 years of experience in communications, PR and/or journalism, or an agency
Uber's mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. Here, bold ideas create real-world impact, challenges drive growth, and speed fuelds progress. What moves us, moves the world - let’s move it forward, together.
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.
*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@uber.com.
