Head of Communications

About the Role

We’re looking for a senior communications professional to shape and lead Uber’s narrative in Turkey across both our mobility and delivery businesses. This is a unique opportunity to help build Uber’s story from the ground up in a highly inspiring and dynamic environment. Based in Istanbul, you’ll be the go-to communications lead for the Turkish market, driving strategic campaigns, media relations, and storytelling efforts that support Uber’s growth and reputation. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and report into the Head of Communications for the Middle East and Africa, while owning and executing communications strategies tailored to Turkey’s dynamic landscape.

What You'll Do

1. Drive bold, high-impact communications campaigns—both corporate and consumer-facing campaigns—that elevate Uber’s brand awareness and support business priorities.
2. Serve as a trusted advisor during times of crisis or sensitive issues, managing reputational risk and ensuring consistent, timely responses.
3. Own the news cycle, Work with beat reporters on a daily basis, juggling a combination of proactive and reactive communications efforts that protect and enhance Uber’s reputation
4. Partner cross-functionally with marketing, public policy, legal, and business teams to align messaging and amplify key narratives across all channels.
5. Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on external communications, positioning them as thought leaders and industry voices.
6. Ensure brand consistency, collaborating with internal teams to maintain a unified tone and message across all external touchpoints.
7. Oversee and manage external agencies and vendors, ensuring top-quality deliverables that support Uber’s goals.
8. Represent Uber as a spokesperson, participating in media interviews, press briefings, and public speaking engagements as needed.
9. Measure performance and impact, analyzing communications outcomes and refining strategies to drive stronger results.
10. Champion Uber’s vision, helping shape the narrative around the future of mobility—and ensuring we tell stories that inspire, inform, and lead

What You'll Need

1. 8+ years of communication experience in consumer facing businesses with a proven track record of managing complex communications and issues management
2. Strong media and influencer network
3. Experienced at going beyond media relations to reach our audiences
4. Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to experiment in order to learn and identify creative solutions
5. Ability to build relationships cross-functionally
6. Ability to balance critical thinking with tactical execution and attention to detail, in the face of frequent inbound enquiries and other requests
7. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
8. Excellent news (and overall) judgment, as well as exceptional writing and communications skills
9. Proficiency in English is essential

Bonus Points If

1. Experience doing comms in mobility, FMCG, consumer tech. Ideally, a combination of working in a globally matrixed organization and fast-moving smaller ventures.

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Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber’s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to [email protected].