Communications Intern

Summary

Join Airbnb's 2025 Summer Internship Program as a Communications Intern! From May 19th to August 8th, 2025, contribute to challenging projects within either the Channel Communications or Corporate Communications team. Gain hands-on experience in social media analysis, content creation, media strategy, and more. Collaborate with team members, provide project updates, and actively participate in the Airbnb community. This internship offers a capstone project, mentorship, and real-world experience to accelerate your learning and impact Airbnb's mission. Ideal candidates are first-year Master's or third-year Bachelor's students graduating between December 2025 and June 2026, with relevant skills and experience.

Requirements

• Undergraduate major or graduate program in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, or similar field
• Previously worked in a PR agency, Communications team, or newsroom
• Excellent writing skills with a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and quality
• Strong verbal communication abilities complemented by interpersonal skills that allows effective collaboration
• Proficient in time management and organization, with the ability to manage quick and unexpected deadlines
• Adaptability and flexibility to handle fast-paced environments and unexpected deadlines
• Familiarity with social media platforms and landscapes (ie. X, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Work authorization for employment in the United States is required (CPT/OPT is accepted) - visa sponsorship is unavailable

Responsibilities

• Own and complete a capstone project from beginning to end
• Collaborate with multiple team members to achieve project milestones
• Communicate with stakeholders across different teams to provide project updates
• Seek and provide feedback throughout the internship
• Actively participate in and contribute to the Communications team and broader Airbnb community
• Monitor and analyze brand and competitor social media, providing insights and research
• Analyze social media performance for brand and influencer partners, preparing metrics and reports
• Create slide decks, documents, and compile editorial press pitches and Newsroom posts
• Facilitate Host outreach for approvals on featuring stays in press and obtaining photo credits
• Support program management of campaigns, including drafting briefs, press materials, and maintaining trackers
• Assist in talent consultant needs, team coordination, and scheduling meetings/travel
• Collaborate with internal teams and agencies to develop global media strategies for consumer campaigns
• Stay informed about evolving trends through social media monitoring and news cycles, identifying press opportunities
• Track performance of evergreen influencer program
• Manage inbound influencer requests
• Flag and contribute to opportunities for real-time social content
• Help plan surprise & delight trips based on social media listening

Preferred Qualifications

• First-year Master students
• Experience in building organic campaigns and strategies for favorable press and social buzz, creating social media content, or community engagement
• Interest in and basic understanding of the business and branding and a passion for pop culture, social media, and trends
• Passion for the Airbnb mission; experience with the platform is a plus!

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Benefits
• Employee Travel Credits