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full-timeDirector, Product & Brand Communications
Lyft · San Francisco, CA
Lyft operates a transportation network company focused on connecting riders and drivers through its platform. As the Director of Product and Brand Communications, you will lead the strategic narrative for the company’s product suite, ensuring that brand messaging resonates with riders, drivers, regulators, and the broader business community. This role involves orchestrating multi-channel communications campaigns, including product launches, media relations, and influencer engagement, while collaborating closely with product, marketing, and policy teams. You will be responsible for defining the long-term communications vision, mentoring a high-performing team, and serving as a key advisor to senior leadership. The position requires a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience in communications, particularly within technology or highly regulated marketplaces. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who excels at building media relationships, managing complex cross-functional projects, and translating technical product updates into compelling public-facing stories. You should be comfortable navigating a fast-paced environment, influencing executive stakeholders, and utilizing data to refine communication strategies. This is a leadership-level role suited for a proactive communicator who can drive brand reputation and product adoption through cohesive, integrated storytelling.
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 success in technology products and services, especially in two-sided and/or highly regulated marketplaces. Public company experience preferred. Experience leading high performing teams and fostering collaborative cultures Strong experience building constructive relationships with top tier reporters, editors and influencers. Has great media relationships / experiences and isn’t afraid to pick up the phone to create new ones. Experience as a trusted communications advisor to business partners and executives, with demonstrated ability to influence at the senior leadership level Not afraid to take big swings and go for the win! Experience shaping and developing narratives that align with the company mission and resonate with audiences. Thrives in complex situations and fast-paced environments. Dives deep and asks questions. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Self-starter, independently motivated, leads oneself and influences others. Has experience managing a team in dynamic industries. Benefits: Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled Mental health benefits Family building benefits Child care and pet benefits 401(k) plan to help save for your future In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible Subsidized commuter benefits Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider q
| Role | Director, Product & Brand Communications |
|---|---|
| Company | Lyft |
| Location | San Francisco, CA |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-01 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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