Location
Richmond, London, UK (Hybrid working: three days in-office, two days WFH)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
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 worldwide. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and reinventing 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.

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 working from home.

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 maintaining a big-picture view of the business.
- 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 within eBay’s consumer PR team, vertical leads, corporate, and internal communications teams.
- Manage global agency partners on milestone campaigns.
- Foster existing and new relationships with key press across Live, Fashion, Collectables, lifestyle, and more.

Experience
An established track record within PR, preferably including both in-house and agency experience. Proven record of pitching and placing proactive media stories and reactively managing press inquiries to drive eBay’s brand narrative. Experience driving successful PR strategies and creative campaigns strongly rooted in business goals. Excellent consumer media relationships.

About You
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. Strong writing and presentation skills.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated; relevant PR experience and skills are essential.