Senior Communications Manager, Product and Launches

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:

Airbnb is hiring a Senior Communications Manager to join the Product & Launch Communications team, which is part of the Global Consumer & Product team. This role will support the product communications strategy, particularly during our bi-annual launches, with a focus on our global product story.

A Typical Day: 

• Work with international comms team to deliver global press strategy around our bi-annual launches, seasonal updates, notable product news
• Proactively identify opportunities throughout the year for executive thought leadership around our product innovation story, including press interviews, appearances and speaking engagements
• Continue to build and nurture relationships with key beat reporters year-round 
• Help establish guidelines around local in-market press activations around the world tied to key product launches and moments
• Work with cross-functional teams to help shape our global product narratives for greatest impact on regional and local level
• Deliver key industry insights that help inform our global press strategy, introducing new tactics and techniques that help amplify our news

Your Expertise:

• 8+ years of relevant experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Established press relationships in business, product, tech, general consumer space
• Product and/or executive communications background
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrate outstanding proactive and multi-tasking abilities
• Passion for Airbnb and the mission of the company

Your Location:

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant will need to be based in San Francisco, California to be able to conduct their work. Currently, employees can not be located in: Alaska, Indiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Delaware And Rhode Island. This list is continuously being updated, 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.