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WHO WE ARE ABOUT STRIPE 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 our brand and influence across the world. We're looking for someone to join our small—but high-leverage—Corporate Communications team, which shapes and protects our reputation across the financial, policy, and global business communities. WHAT YOU'LL DO We're looking for an experienced communicator to build and lead a proactive corporate storytelling program. You'll be the connective tissue across the business and policy audiences—building the campaigns, relationships, and moments that shape how the companies that rely on our products the most, and those who write the rules of the economy Stripe is helping to build, understand Stripe. You'll lead our most influential reputational programs globally—high-profile events, executive media and speaking opportunities, and proactive campaigns that demonstrate our economic impact. At the same time, you'll work closely with our policy team—advocating for improvements in financial policy and regulation, while also shaping our response to complex policy issues. RESPONSIBILITIES * Demonstrate our economic impact. Build proactive corporate campaigns around our role creating economic opportunity. Lead communications for high-profile events, executive interviews, and public appearances * Own our reputational storytelling globally. Design and execute programs that build our profile—and trust—among the core business audience as well as policymakers and the Washington press corps * Build the next chapter of our policy communications function. Partner closely with our policy team to develop a clear point of view on industry, regulatory, and policy-related topics, and amplify it through the right channels. Establish relationships with the right journalists and influencers in policy and tech, thought leaders in AI, crypto, and tech policy, rapid response capabilities, and a well-tuned approach for navigating the full range of political and regulatory moments that arise in D.C. * Provide executive counsel. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives on communications strategy. Bring clear judgment to ambiguous situations, help Stripe navigate the moments it didn't anticipate, and help it seize the ones it did 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. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * 10+ years of professional experience in strategic communications, tech PR, policy communications, or an equivalent high-growth operator role (e.g., as a former founder) * A superlative writer with a proven ability to create clear, compelling narratives around complex, high-stakes topics * Excellent judgment in ambiguous, high-pressure situations, with the ability to operate with significant autonomy and make consequential decisions quickly * Fluency in the tech media landscape—including an existing network of relationships with reporters, editors, and influencers in tech policy and business press * Experience collaborating closely with policy, legal, and senior executive stakeholders * Creative flair and an aversion to the hackneyed and obvious, and a high bar for what a communications program achieves * An entrepreneurial streak—someone who is energized by the opportunity to build, not just manage PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Demonstrated ability to design and execute proactive communications campaigns—not just respond to incoming * A track record of building something from scratch—whether a comms function, a narrative program, or a public-facing campaign—and iterating on it over time * A feel for independent media—Substack, podcasts, YouTube, influencers on X—and how to use these channels to reach and shape conversations among policymakers and thought leaders
WHO WE ARE ABOUT STRIPE Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies use Stripe to accept payments online and in person, embed financial services, power custom revenue models, and build a more profitable business. 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 reputation and influence across the world. We’re looking for a highly entrepreneurial and creative professional to lead our regional communications as we grow our business across the Asia-Pacific region. WHAT YOU’LL DO The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on. They’re an exceptional strategist, with a proven ability to synthesize a wide range of inputs and perspectives into an effective game plan. They’re entrepreneurial and pragmatic, enjoying the adrenaline rush of shipping ambitious projects at pace and keen to invent new approaches rather than reverting to the familiar. They have a deep understanding of regional issues and economic trends, and an understanding of how financial infrastructure drives growth. They’re an excellent manager and coach, able to accelerate the development of high-performing colleagues. RESPONSIBILITIES * Define and own our communications strategy for the APAC region, including our Singapore headquarters and Southeast Asia and India, building the right approach to support the growth of our users and of Stripe’s business in the region. * Develop and execute creative, high-engagement communications initiatives. Use a first-principles approach to build creative campaigns that strengthen our reputation in the region and advance economic growth. * Work closely with Stripe users and partners to infuse their voices into campaigns, news announcements, and other activities. * Develop and maintain relationships with Stripe users, influencers, reporters, and opinion formers. * Manage our team of APAC country comms leads, including our leads for Australia and New Zealand, Japan, and Greater China. WHO YOU ARE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * 12+ years of relevant working experience in communications. * Stellar writing ability. * Deep knowledge of the APAC region (preferably including experience working across Southeast Asia and/or India). * An excellent people manager and coach. * Strong corporate communications experience, including issues management. YOU SHOULD INCLUDE THESE IN YOUR APPLICATION: * Resume or LinkedIn profile. * Writing samples are always welcome. * Any information you think would be most useful for us in understanding your background and accomplishments. LOCATION: Singapore (currently residing, or willing to relocate). Sydney may be considered for a candidate with an extraordinary skill set. This role requires regular in-office presence to foster collaboration, connection, and team impact.
WHO WE ARE ABOUT STRIPE 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 the Stripe brand and influence across the world. Video and audio are increasingly important tools in shaping the world's understanding of Stripe and the fantastic companies using our infrastructure to grow—accelerating economies, creating industries, and reinventing business models in the process. WHAT YOU'LL DO You'll be the engine of the Stripe short-form video strategy, making our content essential viewing for the world's most ambitious founders, operators, developers, and economists. Your mission is to take our rich library of content—from fireside chats with industry leaders to deep dives on the global economy—and distill it into intelligent, substantial clips (on YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and more). This isn't about chasing empty clicks. It's about earning the attention and trust of a highly discerning audience. You'll also own our YouTube and Instagram video presence, transforming them into platforms renowned for their insight and quality. You'll wear a lot of hats—producer, video editor, content commissioner, social media channel strategist, measurement aficionado, and more. RESPONSIBILITIES * Own the Stripe YouTube channel and Instagram Reels, focused on providing additive insight to our core community of founders, developers, and thinkers * Edit clips from Stripe long-form content (e.g., Cheeky Pint, firesides from Stripe Sessions and Tours), with a strong eye for the most salient moments and nuanced arguments * Manage the end-to-end publishing process, including writing sharp, SEO-optimized titles and descriptions that speak to an intelligent audience * Continuously run experiments with formats, narrative structures, and editing styles (e.g., archival b-roll and graphic overlays) to discover what resonates most strongly * Advise partner teams developing video content (e.g., teams running webinars or events featuring Stripe customers) on how to optimize recordings and edits for the internet * Commission and manage the creation of other short-form assets, including high-quality animations and motion graphics, to support product launches and partnership announcements * Analyze performance data and qualitative feedback to refine our video strategy, ensuring every piece of content adds value and strengthens our brand * Own metrics and reporting across all our social platforms, including LinkedIn, X, and Substack 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. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * 3+ years experience in video editing with a portfolio of short-form content that showcases an ability to distill complex ideas into concise, compelling narratives * Proficiency with tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar * Excellent editorial judgment and a "good nose" for the moments, quotes, and ideas that will resonate specifically with founders, developers, and economic thinkers * Experience managing creative projects, including commissioning work from external animators, motion designers, and agencies who meet a high bar for quality * Deep, hands-on experience managing and growing a YouTube channel and Instagram account for a brand that serves a sophisticated, smart audience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience with AI video workflows (e.g., Descript, OpusClip, CapCut, Runway) * The ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, translating complex internal discussions into clear, engaging public-facing content * A strong understanding of YouTube SEO and platform algorithms, and how to leverage them to connect substantive content with the right people