Dir. Comms - Global Market Experience at eBay

San Jose, California, United States

eBay Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Ecommerce, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in internal and executive communications, with proven success in global, matrixed organizations—ideally in ecommerce, retail, tech, or platform environments
  • 8+ years leading high-performing communications teams and delivering programs from strategy through execution
  • Demonstrated ability to support organizational transformation, including change management, team integration, and modernization initiatives
  • Global fluency: strong cultural awareness and the ability to tailor messaging across diverse audiences; language skills or multicultural experience

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead a global internal communications strategy that supports GMX’s vision, strategic priorities, and transformation across all markets
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping authentic messaging around market entry, customer experience, cross-border trade, localization, and sustainability
  • Translate complex strategies—from AI-driven localization to platform modernization—into clear, engaging messaging that resonates across languages, roles, and geographies
  • Enable change management and integration of new teams by creating communications that reinforce ways of working, culture-building, and organizational alignment
  • Partner with the Chief of Staff and People Partner to guide employees through transformation, focusing on engagement, resilience, and team health
  • Collaborate across functions (Global Communications, Product, Tech, Analytics, Business Operations) to ensure consistency and alignment with company-wide priorities
  • Support executive communications including leadership narratives, All Hands, emails, campaigns, and video scripts that amplify the voice of GMX leadership
  • Adapt communications for regional and cultural nuance, fostering inclusion and unity across a globally dispersed workforce
  • Build rhythms and feedback mechanisms to measure the impact and effectiveness of communications, and continuously improve

Skills

Internal Communications
Employee Communications
Strategic Communications
Change Management
Global Communications
Cross-Cultural Communication
Leadership Communications
Team Integration

eBay

Global online marketplace for buying and selling

About eBay

eBay is an online marketplace where individuals and businesses can buy and sell a wide range of products, including electronics, fashion, and collectibles. Users can list items for auction or use the 'Buy It Now' option for immediate purchases. eBay stands out from competitors with its vast selection, user-friendly interface, and strong buyer and seller protections, including free shipping on many items. The company's goal is to facilitate seamless transactions while generating revenue through transaction fees, advertising, and subscription services.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1995Year Founded
$6.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave

Risks

Niche e-commerce platforms like StockX and Poshmark may draw away eBay's customers.
Social media platforms with shopping features could divert traffic from eBay.
Direct-to-consumer brands bypassing marketplaces may reduce eBay's seller base.

Differentiation

eBay offers a unique auction-style listing alongside 'Buy It Now' options.
The platform provides robust buyer and seller protections, enhancing trust in transactions.
eBay's vast product selection includes new, refurbished, and second-hand items.

Upsides

eBay's acquisition of GSI Commerce strengthens its position as a global commerce partner.
The rise of social commerce offers eBay opportunities to integrate social shopping features.
Increased focus on sustainability aligns with eBay's refurbished and second-hand product categories.

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