Public Relations Associate

Summary

Join AirDNA as their PR Associate and become the frontline in engaging with top global media institutions, weaving AirDNA's stories, and forging connections within the hospitality industry. You will manage global press inquiries, maintain media lists, track press performance, pitch AirDNA insights to media outlets, translate data into compelling storylines, build relationships with journalists, and support industry events. This role requires strong communication and data explanation skills, along with experience in PR or communications. AirDNA offers a competitive salary, benefits including health insurance, paid time off, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess a collaborative mindset. This position offers the chance to significantly impact AirDNA's global presence and brand narrative within the short-term rental industry.

Requirements

• 2+ years in PR, media, journalism, or communications roles
• Full proficiency in English; multilingual is a plus
• Strong writer, researcher, and communicator skills, especially when explaining data
• Proven ability to pitch media and land coverage
• Working knowledge of PR tools like Muck Rack, Meltwater, or Cision
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented
• Confidence managing logistics and messaging for industry events
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to interpret complex data and explain it in engaging, understandable terms to media and industry outsiders

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to global press inquiries with agility and professionalism
• Maintain and update targeted media lists across regions and industries
• Track, analyze, and report press performance: coverage, share of voice, sentiment
• Pitch AirDNA insights to Tier 2/3 outlets, local and vertical-specific media
• Translate data into media-friendly insights and compelling storylines
• Build and nurture relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers
• Support events—from booth logistics to messaging to pre/post communications
• Prepare press kits, media alerts, and coverage summaries
• Coordinate with marketing and product teams on announcements and launches
• Contribute to podcast, partnership, and special PR initiatives
• Ensure brand presence is consistent, professional, and aligned with company messaging

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous exposure to fast-paced tech/startup environments preferred
• Curiosity about media, data, travel, and tech

Benefits

• Base salary of 28,000 - 30,000 EUR annually
• Indefinite contract
• Eligible for annual company bonus program
• 36 holidays per year
• Flexibility to work from anywhere!
• Continuing education stipend
• 150 EUR to spend with Cobee card available monthly for public transport, daycare, pension plan, restaurants and health insurance
• Health insurance with Sanitas (Vision + Dental included)
• Language lessons with Preply (French-German-Italian-Spanish)
• Individual growth plan to progress in the role
• Standard working hours from 11 am to 7 pm
• A fun and sunny office with big terraces
• Talented international team and a vibrant work environment
• Bottom-up management: we listen to your ideas and implement them
• Team building events
• Dog friendly office!