FR Communications Manager

Stripe; Paris; Hybride; EUR 53 000 - 81 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global financial infrastructure firm is seeking an experienced communications professional in Paris to enhance its brand. Responsibilities include developing reputation in France, localizing communications, and engaging with dynamic startups and enterprises. Applicants should have strong communication skills in French and English, and at least 5 years in public relations, preferably in technology or financial services.

Prestations

Equity

Company bonus

Health benefits

Wellness stipends

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in public relations.
• Experience in a technology or financial services environment.
• Curiosity and creativity in communications.

Responsabilités

• Build Stripe’s reputation in France.
• Localize communications campaigns for the French market.
• Drive creative campaigns across multiple formats.

Connaissances

Written and verbal communication skills in French

Written and verbal communication skills in English

Cross-functional collaboration

Creativity

Project management skills

Understanding of social media

Description du poste

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.

• 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
  

Office‑assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50 % of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in our Bucharest, Romania site have an 80 % in‑office expectation, and those in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico and Bengaluru, India work 100 % from the office. Also, some teams have greater in‑office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in‑person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.

The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is €53,600 – €80,400. This range may change if you are hired in another location. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings (“OTE”) range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and specific location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the primary location may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Specific benefits and details about what compensation is included in the salary range listed above will vary depending on the applicant’s location and can be discussed in more detail during the interview process. Benefits/additional compensation for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends.

At Stripe, we’re looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You’re encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us.