Communications Manager

Summary

Join Airbnb's Communications team as a Communications Manager to craft and execute impactful communications campaigns across the US. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage directly with journalists and media outlets, and manage media inquiries. This role requires strong communication skills, experience in media relations, and the ability to work autonomously. The position is US-remote eligible, with occasional office work or offsite attendance. The role offers a competitive salary range, bonus, equity, benefits, and employee travel credits.

Requirements

• 5+ or more years of experience in communications or a related field
• Manages agencies effectively to deliver outstanding results on behalf of the business
• Skilled at media relations with excellent and well maintained media contacts and an eye for what makes a compelling story
• Calm and effective in a crisis and able to change directions and adapt plans at late notice
• Good problem solver and comfortable operating in ambiguous situations, remaining optimistic and positive in difficult situations
• Creative and strategic thinker
• Works autonomously with minimal managerial oversight but knows the right time to check in
• Excellent writing and strong verbal communications- and skills
• A passion for Airbnb and the mission of the company and experienced working on projects in a fast paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• An international outlook and passion for travel

Responsibilities

• Understand local business and policy needs to develop a proactive communications plan to drive awareness around our work with local cities and the economic opportunity around Hosting
• Respond to media inquiries across the region
• Strong ability to work and influence teams cross functionally, integrating comms plans seamlessly with other departments and functions, such as marketing, policy and legal

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Benefits
• Employee Travel Credits