Director, Product & Brand Communications

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At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. To do this, we start with our own community by fostering a respectful and diverse organization where every voice is heard, valued, and empowered to contribute to our shared success. We are seeking a strategic and visionary Director of Product and Brand Communications to play a pivotal leadership role in building a fresh take on an iconic brand. This highly visible and cross-functional position will drive the company’s product narrative, giving riders and drivers compelling reasons to choose Lyft. As a vocal cross-functional partner with significant influence, you'll collaborate across departments to shape our brand story and product narratives. This role demands a strategic thinker who can craft compelling narratives for multiple audiences including riders, drivers, regulators, and the broader business community. The successful candidate will be a resourceful self-starter who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments, demonstrating agility and adaptability as our company and industry evolve. You'll own the process for building and launching brand and product moments through multi-channel, earned media programs including narrative development, product demos, event planning, editorial extensions, and influencer engagement. This is an opportunity to join a fun and hungry team and have a profound impact on the company. The role reports to the Vice President of Communications. Responsibilities: Define compelling consumer and technology narratives that support the company’s broader narrative and vision, and build a strategic and creative communications plan that strengthens Lyft’s image and reputation with consumers. Provide strategic leadership for the Product and Brand Communications team, setting the vision, developing long-term plans, and fostering a high-performing team through mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities. Lead our content strategy, including AEO efforts Drive the organization's communication strategy through cohesive messaging and orchestrated narrative drum beats, demonstrating the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership Serve as a vocal leader and strategic partner across functions to ensure alignment and buy-in on narratives and strategic plans. Work closely with product, marketing, legal, and policy teams to ensure consistent messaging and a unified brand experience across all touchpoints. Develop and maintain media relationships with top-tier outlets, driving public relations campaigns that promote brand awareness and manage the company's public image. Design and build integrated communications capability including across new and emerging platforms. Develop and maintain regular reporting mechanisms to communicate progress, insights, and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders. Analyze data and insights to optimize communication strategies and maximize impact. Experience: 12+ years of communications experience with demonstrated...

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