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 experienced communications professional to deepen the understanding around the positive economic impact Stripe is having.
What you’ll do
As we grow in France, we’re seeking a communications professional to join our world-class communications team and help shape our reputation in the country. The ideal candidate is ambitious, strategic, creative, and comfortable moving between corporate, product, go-to-market, and policy comms. They are interested in financial services, technology and entrepreneurship, and are passionate about engaging with some of France’s most dynamic startups–from Mistral to Dust and Alma – and modern enterprises such as Le Monde, La Redoute and Accor.
Responsibilities
- Build Stripe’s reputation in France through product, partner, user and corporate storytelling
- Translate the complexity of Stripe’s products and the scope of our impact into pitches and stories that expand what people think of when they hear “Stripe”
- Work closely with Stripe customers and partners, infusing their voices into campaigns, news announcements, and other activities
- Localize global communications campaigns and announcements, and educate colleagues around the world about the nuances of the French market
- Advocate for Stripe’s point-of-view on industry and regulatory topics in France and the EU, growing our profile as a thought leader among relevant stakeholders
- Develop and maintain relationships with local reporters, influencers and opinion formers, including by working with other teams on events for the French startup community
- Drive creative campaigns across multiple formats (video, social) and audiences
- Manage complex and sensitive corporate issues
- Report into the Head of France Communications, and work closely with the global comms team, and local leaders across product, go-to-market, policy, and people
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 written and verbal communication skills in both French and English languages
- At least 5 years of experience in public relations, preferably in a technology, high-growth or financial services environment.
- Curiosity, great taste and creativity
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration, creativity, and project management skills in rapidly changing, sometimes ambiguous, often scrappy situations
- Relationships with business and technology reporters, and the ability to build new ones quickly
- A good understanding of social media, and how to engage influential stakeholders online
