At Lyft, our mission is to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation. To do this, we start with our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization.

As a member of the Lyft Communications team, you’ll help bring the Lyft story to life for riders, drivers, press, policymakers, partners and communities. Our mission is to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation. We imagine a world where cities are designed around people rather than cars. We have a bold vision and a clear plan to get there. We’re already making progress. 

We’re hiring ​an Editor in Chief to lead editorial for our News & Storytelling team. We’re looking for someone to set the editorial direction and tone, manage a team of writers and content creators, and develop and deliver storytelling in support of the company’s products, impact, community and brand. This position will report to the VP of Consumer and Technology Communications and will work closely with the product, marketing and policy teams.  

You’ll be responsible for building and leading a new team within Lyft Communications that will help tell the story of Lyft’s vision and impact. You’ll help build the team, establish the channels and set the editorial direction for the team. You’ll develop owned content, establish partnerships, and deliver digital campaigns. You’ll work closely with leaders in other functions and with others on the Communications team, establishing yourself as a trusted advisor to key partners. 

We’re looking for a creative self-starter who is curious, engaged around emerging trends and cultural moments and thrives with tight deadlines. You’ll be adept at finding the most interesting news hook for every story and managing multiple people, stories and projects simultaneously. We’re looking for an excellent communicator, curious listener, and persuasive presenter. We’re looking for an experienced writer, manager and editor who loves complex and cross functional communication projects. You’ll have a passion for using data to inform your work, and you’ll have a strong record of working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners. 

We’re a fun new team with an important role at a mission-driven company. Come and join us!  

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall team leadership, editorial direction of all content, and the development of new digital channels 
• Responsible for planning and running a robust editorial and content calendar with a steady drumbeat of engaging articles.
• Responsible for building and maintaining a network of contributors; commissioning, editing and handling internal approvals.
• Responsible for overall team budget, resources and processes.
• Partner with leaders of each of our lines of business and with other central teams - to surface compelling and strategically useful stories

Experience:

• 12+ years of journalism experience; digital-first journalism experience is helpful. 
• Experience covering technology products and services is helpful. 
• 5+ Experience working in a technology company content team.
• Experience managing large teams of staff, agencies, and contractors.
• Proven track record of building a team from the ground up.
• Strong experience surfacing stories; particularly through data, product launches and community outreach.
• Proven track record using digital measurement to inform content.
• Experience with high-profile consumer campaigns and/or product launches. 
• Proven experience as a trusted communications advisor to business partners and leaders. 
• Agency and in-house experience.

Benefits:

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Mental health benefits
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have unlimited paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program

Lyft is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. 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 or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. 

Until further notice, Lyft employees working in the United States and Canada in any capacity (on a daily or hybrid schedule, remote, or as a visitor) are required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Employees are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after completion of the entire recommended series of vaccination (usually one or two doses) with a vaccine authorized to prevent COVID-19 by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including by way of an emergency use authorization. Lyft will maintain records associated with your vaccination history in a way that is compliant with all relevant Federal, state and local laws. Exceptions to this requirement are employees who require religious or medical exemption as approved through Lyft’s accommodations process. New employees must provide proof of full vaccination or receive an accommodation exception approval prior to their start date.