Communications Associate

Full Time
5 months ago

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

The Community You Will Join: 

The Communications team is responsible for telling the Airbnb story around the world. Whether it's speaking to media and bloggers, Hosts and guests, industry commentators, thought leaders or the wider community, the Communications team is the voice of Airbnb.

The Difference You Will Make:

You will be responsible for supporting key elements of the global product communications strategy. You will be expected to help plan and execute Airbnb’s bi-annual product releases as well as support additional global activities, including press events, trips, press releases and other materials that generate coverage and awareness of our business. 

This role reports to the Consumer & Product Communications Senior Manager and the Product & Launch Communications team, which is part of the Global Consumer & Product team.

A Typical Day: 

  • Provide support with Airbnb’s bi-annual product releases, ranging from project management to writing and editing press materials
  • Provide project management support to additional global communications priorities and announcements
  • Help coordinate communications activities, ranging from press events to asset development
  • Support the cultivation of team culture, by planning and executing team events, activities, and recognition
  • Complete other duties and special projects as assigned

Your Expertise:

  • 1-3+ years of relevant experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, including supporting a team in an administrative capacity
  • Passion for Airbnb and the mission of the company
  • Ability to exercise judgment and maintain confidentiality
  • Exhibit strong process-oriented skills and passion for trying, learning, improving, and sharing best practices
  • Demonstrate outstanding pro-active and multi-tasking abilities
  • Unwavering verbal communications skills in any situation. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven track record of being reliable, prepared, responsive, eager to learn and encouraging
  • Acute attention to detail and follow through, and are very organized
  • Advanced presentation skills (Keynote, G Suite) and knowledge and application of meeting collaboration tools and current social networking systems
  • Maintain enthusiasm and a level head in even the most stressful situations
  • Personal integrity that reflects Airbnb’s core values and commitment to diversity and belonging.
  • Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time
  • Bonus: PR agency experience

Your Location:

This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process. 

We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.

How We'll Take Care of You:

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.  

Pay Range$70,000—$85,000 USD