Senior Manager Communications, Corporate at Airbnb

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jan, 26

Salary

163000.0

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communications, Public Relations, Writing Skills, Verbal Communication, Media Relations, Executive Communications, Editorial Judgment, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Project Management, Storytelling

Industry

Software Development

Description

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, driving demand on the platform, or explaining how travel on our platform benefits local families, communities and government, 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: Reporting to the Communications Lead, we are seeking a US-based Senior Communications Manager to support Airbnb’s Corporate Communications team. You’ll join a group dedicated to promoting and protecting the business, working on high-visibility campaigns that shape Airbnb’s reputation. The ideal candidate is comfortable developing and executing communications strategies with broad reach, has experience pitching and building relationships with media, and can craft compelling materials such as press releases, blog posts, pitches, and briefing documents. We’re looking for a savvy, articulate communicator whose skills, judgment, and work ethic align seamlessly with our team. A Typical Day: Drive the development and execution of our 2025/2026 Corporate Communications plan to help make Airbnb one of the most positively talked about brands in the country. Manage corporate initiatives - including earnings comms and announcements and campaigns that enhance and protect Airbnb’s reputation in the US. Develop executive communications for senior leaders, including planning, pitching, messaging, and prep. Craft plans for and write blog posts, press pitches, briefing documents, and other press materials. Cultivate and maintain relationships with reporters and proactively pitching stories. Oversee our press alias, issues management and rapid response efforts and coordinating appropriate reactive efforts. Oversee the tracking of the impact of communications campaigns and reporting results back to the team. Drive partnership and collaboration with our external communications agency to keep projects on track, make sure priorities are clear, and deliver strong results. Your Expertise: 8+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related field. Exceptional writing skills and strong verbal communication abilities. Extensive experience staffing and briefing senior executives for media interviews and public speaking engagements. Strong ability to collaborate effectively within a team and contribute to shared goals. Sharp editorial judgment and an eye for compelling stories that resonate with media and audiences. Calm, solutions-oriented, and effective under pressure; adaptable in fast-changing environments. Strategic and creative thinker with a proactive, positive approach to work. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. A passion for Airbnb and the mission of the company and experienced working on projects in a fast paced environment. 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 $139,000—$163,000 USD

Responsibilities

Drive the development and execution of the Corporate Communications plan to enhance Airbnb's reputation. Manage corporate initiatives and develop executive communications for senior leaders.