Who we are About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

The Communications team builds and protects Stripe’s brand and influence across the world. We’re looking for an energetic communications professional to join us in assisting the Corporate Communications function. In this role, you will help enhance and protect Stripe’s reputation with the business media, online commentators, and other audiences that shape the conversation about Stripe.

What you’ll do

We’re seeking an ambitious and deeply curious communications professional to join our Corporate Communications team in this early-career role. We’re looking for a self-starter who is knowledgeable about the current media landscape, capable of surfacing creative communications ideas and opportunities for Stripe to pursue, and thrives off of building connections with others. The ideal candidate should be organized, interested in learning how to handle media inquiries, incidents and crises, and excited to develop a deep understanding of Stripe’s users, products, and business.

Responsibilities Monitor the media and influencer landscape, help create media plans for Stripe’s biggest corporate moments and manage media inquiries in partnership with other members of the Corporate Communications team. Work cross-functionally to manage the review process for communications plans and messaging. Research and provide recommendations on where members of the Stripe team should engage externally, including conferences, speaking engagements, and more. Provide content support to the global communications team, drafting external-facing materials to align with comms initiatives and launches. Organize and maintain key communications assets including core narrative materials, Q&A responses, and key data we use regularly. Support reactive responses to reputational issues. Who you are

We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum requirements Stellar verbal communication, writing, and editing skills; in particular, an ability to understand, synthesize, and articulate complex and technically sophisticated topics  Minimum of 2-3 years of full-time experience in public relations, communications, or journalism Exceptional organizational and project management skills; excellent relationship-management ability Strong understanding of the media landscape and an insatiable consumer of news Energetic self-starter and constant learner who is proactive, resourceful, and works effectively in a collaborative environment  Ability to work well under pressure; anticipate and adapt to changing priorities; and effectively manage multiple important tasks on tight deadlines Preferred qualifications Experience working with senior executives as well as influencers, online commentators, and members of the media Working in a technology and/or B2B environment