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Director, Product & Brand Communications
Lyft INC · 🇺🇸 San Francisco, CA
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 99 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Lyft INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Product Designer” (Web and Digital Interface Designers) in CA: $157k–$157k, median $157k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Lyft INC
The US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 99 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. To do this, we start with our own community by fostering a respectful and diverse organization where every voice is heard, valued, and empowered to contribute to our shared success. We are seeking a strategic and visionary Director of Product and Brand Communications to play a pivotal leadership role in building a fresh take on an iconic brand. This highly visible and cross-functional position will drive the company’s product narrative, giving riders and drivers compelling reasons to choose Lyft. As a vocal cross-functional partner with significant influence, you'll collaborate across departments to shape our brand story and product narratives. This role demands a strategic thinker who can craft compelling narratives for multiple audiences including riders, drivers, regulators, and the broader business community. The successful candidate will be a resourceful self-starter who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments, demonstrating agility and adaptability as our company and industry evolve. You'll own the process for building and launching brand and product moments through multi-channel, earned media programs including narrative development, product demos, event planning, editorial extensions, and influencer engagement. This is an opportunity to join a fun and hungry team and have a profound impact on the company. The role reports to the Vice President of Communications. Responsibilities: • Define compelling consumer and technology narratives that support the company’s broader narrative and vision, and build a strategic and creative communications plan that strengthens Lyft’s image and reputation with consumers. • Provide strategic leadership for the Product and Brand Communications team, setting the vision, developing long-term plans, and fostering a high-performing team through mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities. • Lead our content strategy, including AEO efforts • Drive the organization's communication strategy through cohesive messaging and orchestrated narrative drum beats, demonstrating the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership • Serve as a vocal leader and strategic partner across functions to ensure alignment and buy-in on narratives and strategic plans. • Work closely with product, marketing, legal, and policy teams to ensure consistent messaging and a unified brand experience across all touchpoints. • Develop and maintain media relationships with top-tier outlets, driving public relations campaigns that promote brand awareness and manage the company's public image. • Design and build integrated communications capability including across new and emerging platforms. Develop and maintain regular reporting mechanisms to communicate progress, insights, and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders. • Analyze data and insights to optimize communication strategies and maximize impact. Experience: • 12+ years of communications experience with demonstrated success in technology products and services, especially in two-sided and/or highly regulated marketplaces. Public company experience preferred. • Experience leading high performing teams and fostering collaborative cultures • Strong experience building constructive relationships with top tier reporters, editors and influencers. Has great media relationships / experiences and isn’t afraid to pick up the phone to create new ones. • Experience as a trusted communications advisor to business partners and executives, with demonstrated ability to influence at the senior leadership level • Not afraid to take big swings and go for the win! • Experience shaping and developing narratives that align with the company mission and resonate with audiences. • Thri