Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 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 we are briefing press on inspiring travel trends, highlighting unique experiences led by local hosts, or explaining how travel on our platform benefits local families and communities, we are the voice of Airbnb on a broad range of topics. We're a fast growing and high energy team with a passion for people, places and great stories. If you'd like to be part of one of the world's greatest communications teams, come tell us your story.
The Difference You Will Make:
We are seeking a Senior Policy & Corporate Communications Manager to join our APAC Communications team. This role will manage and support end-to-end proactive and reactive communications strategies to advance our reputational priorities across the region.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with APAC country communications, global communications, and cross-functional partners from public policy and legal to showcase the benefits of home-sharing and traveling on Airbnb.
The ideal candidate is a strategic and creative communications professional with a proven track record of developing and executing corporate and policy communications initiatives across multiple markets. They will bring a strong understanding of cultural dynamics, expertise in cross-market and cross-cultural project management, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
A Typical Day:
- Translate local business and policy needs into proactive communications campaigns highlighting our impact on communities and the economic opportunities of Hosting.
- Implement communication strategies to educate internal and external stakeholders about our global Communications narrative and proactive Communications and Policy campaigns.
- Partner with global and regional communications teams to localize narratives for different markets.
- Develop impactful reports, studies and other deliverables to demonstrate our social and economic value to policymakers.
- Respond to media inquiries and manage relationships with regional press.
- Draft a wide range of materials including press releases, pitches, Q&As, messaging, briefs, and executive speeches.
- Manage agency partners and external vendors as needed.
- Collaborate effectively across different business functions to ensure communications plans are integrated, aligned, and executed seamlessly
Your Expertise:
- 8+ or more years of experience in communications, public affairs, journalism, or related fields, with an understanding of the APAC regulatory and media landscape.
- Proven track record in corporate or policy communications, crisis management, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.
- Bonus to have done corporate communications for a consumer brand, with experience across both corporate and consumer communications campaigns and programs.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, balance multiple priorities, and work across diverse cultures and stakeholders.
- A creative and strategic thinker with strong judgment, resilience, and collaborative mindset.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguous situations, remaining optimistic and positive in difficult situations.
- Confident in leading meetings with external partners, senior stakeholders, and media.
- Exceptional organizational skills, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex projects while navigating ambiguity.
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.
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