Communications Associate, U.S. Policy Communications (contract) at Airbnb

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 more than 100, 000 cities and towns located in 220+ countries and regions across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer unique stays and one-of-a-kind activities that make it possible for guests to experience the world in a more authentic, connected way.

Airbnb was born with a creative spirit, and it’s one of the most defining parts of our culture. We use our curiosity and imagination to come up with unconventional solutions. These are the ideas at the core of Airbnb:

• Our community is based on connection and belonging.
• Our creativity allows us to imagine new possibilities for people.
• Our responsibility is to all of our stakeholders.
• It takes a unified team committed to our core values to embody these ideas, and our fast-moving team is committed to leading as a 21st century company

Responsibilities

Support US Policy Communications Lead by spearheading organizational support for the team, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and integration with other Airbnb functions, and providing surge capacity for overall policy communications needs nationwide.

Serve as connective tissue between regional U.S. comms leads and communicating priorities internally to key stakeholders on other teams.

Develop internal and external written materials: press materials, story pitches, op-eds, messaging guidelines, Q&As, briefs, presentations, talking points, etc

Identify opportunities to partner with Airbnb’s public policy team regarding new community policies that protect the business and strengthen the company’s reputation

Your Expertise

3+ years of relevant experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, including supporting a team in a communications and administrative capacity

Strong process-oriented skills and passion for learning, improving, and sharing best practices.

Confidence driving communications process and ensuring team organization. Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate across departments and to all levels of the organization.

Strong communication and writing skills. Prior experience working with press and in communications.

Positive attitude, enthusiasm and ability to keep a level head in even the most stressful situations

Personal integrity that reflects Airbnb’s core values and commitment to diversity and belonging

Bachelor’s degree

Belonging & Accommodations

Airbnb is committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, and allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance, or reasonable accommodation during the application and recruiting process, please connect with your talent sourcing partner.

Pay Rate Range: $36-$49/hr

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K