PR Specialist Full Time

At eBay, we’re more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.

Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We’re in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.

Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

About The Role And The Team

eBay is looking for a PR Specialist to join the global communications team, working on a variety of company priorities spanning eBay Live, Fashion, Collectables and consumer-to-consumer (C2C) selling. In this role, you’ll work closely with local and global partners across PR and communications, marketing, brand, and business unit teams, collaborating with colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, France, and Italy, as part of a global function. The role is based in our UK office in Richmond, London, reporting to a Senior Communications Manager.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, fast-moving function that values trust, curiosity and balance. eBay offers a hybrid working environment, with three days in-office, and two days WFH.

What You Will Accomplish

• Help drive eBay’s consumer narrative and value proposition across Live selling, Fashion, Collectables and C2C – demonstrating the ability to understand the nuances of the marketplaces and their categories, while looking after the bigger picture of the business at-large.
• Execute integrated strategies and campaigns that extend beyond typical PR, effectively driving increased consideration of the marketplace through earned media.
• Partner seamlessly with eBay’s marketing and business units, providing strategic and sound counsel and partnership.
• Collaborate seamlessly within eBay’s consumer PR team and the vertical leads as well as corporate and internal comms teams.
• Manage global agency partners on milestone campaigns.
• Foster existing and new relationships with key press across Live, Fashion, Collectables, lifestyle and more.

What You Will Bring

• An established track record within PR, preferably including both in-house and agency experience.
• A demonstrable interest in and knowledge of the Live selling, Fashion, Collectables, or C2C marketplace.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and across multiple time zones in a dynamic team environment.
• Ability to connect the dots between business initiatives to find and build news or identify industry trends where eBay can stand out as an innovator and leader.
• Experience driving successful PR strategies and creative campaigns that are strongly rooted in business goals.
• Proven record of pitching and placing proactive media stories and reactively managing press inquiries to drive eBay’s brand narrative.
• Excellent consumer media relationships.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.

Additional Details

eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay’s commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.

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