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

About the Company

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 fosters a creative culture, using curiosity and imagination to develop unconventional solutions centered on connection, belonging, and responsibility to all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the 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.

Requirements

• 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 processes 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.

Pay

$36–$49 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401K retirement plan.