Internal Communications Specialist, Accounting and Finance Operations Uber’s Accounting and Finance Operations (FinOps) team is seeking an Internal Communications Specialist to support the office of the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) in engaging employees and external audiences. Reporting to the CAO Senior Communication Manager, you’ll work with global and regional directors and cross-functional partners to align communications with Uber’s company priorities and culture.
What You'll Do
- Support Leadership Communication: Work closely with the CAO and leadership teams to help craft messages that engage and inform employees, aligning communication efforts with Uber’s priorities and values.
- Assist in Developing Communication Strategies: Help create and refine communication strategies for the CAO, Accounting, and FinOps teams, supporting change management and highlighting key achievements and milestones across Uber.
- Collaborate on Messaging Alignment: Partner with Internal Communications colleagues to align internal messaging, ensuring a cohesive voice and strategy across all communication channels.
- Edit and Enhance Written Communications: Provide executive-level copy editing to refine internal communications, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with Uber’s tone. Offer constructive feedback to enhance team-written content.
- Coordinate and Assist with Team Events: Support the planning and production of regular Accounting and FinOps All Hands meetings, monthly newsletters, and other significant team communications.
- Help Drive Team Development Initiatives: Support growth-focused initiatives, including maintaining team resources, managing training programs, and creating employee-focused communications that foster engagement and development.
- Collect and Apply Feedback: Gather employee feedback and analyze communication metrics to help improve communication strategies and drive future initiatives.
- Support Brand Standards: Help ensure all communications reflect Uber’s brand identity by working within our design framework and finding opportunities to enhance our visual and written language.
- Contribute to Team Culture: Play a role in nurturing a positive and inclusive culture that supports team retention and growth by helping shape internal communications that resonate with and engage employees.
What You’ll Bring
- Exceptional Writing Skills: Ability to understand and communicate complex information clearly and compellingly; attentive to detail and capable of balancing both the big picture and the finer points.
- Storytelling Savvy: Skilled at crafting engaging stories and delivering them through the right channels and timing to reach and resonate with employees.
- Influential Communicator: Build effective relationships across the organization, delivering respectful and direct communication that earns trust and facilitates the best outcomes for Uber and its employees.
- Adaptability and Agility: Comfortable in a fast-paced environment; a proactive self-starter who can navigate ambiguity with composure and make steady progress.
- Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively, organizing teams around shared goals and driving success through teamwork.
Requirements
- Experience: 4-8 years in communications or a related field.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related discipline.
- Preferred Skills:
○ Technology and finance experience
○ Strong skills in brand management, design, and presentation formatting○ Familiarity with Atlassian Confluence and Jira○ Proficiency with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)○ Experience with Absorb LMS or similar learning management systems