Senior Lead, Corporate and Policy Communications, LATAM at Airbnb

Role Overview

Airbnb, established in 2007, has grown to over 5 million hosts and 2 billion guest arrivals globally. The Communications team at Airbnb is responsible for conveying the company's story worldwide, highlighting travel trends, unique experiences, and the benefits of the platform to local communities.

The Difference You Will Make

As a Senior Communications Lead for Corporate & Policy Communications in LATAM, you will protect and defend Airbnb's reputation in the region and provide expert communications consultancy to teams. You will develop and maintain a consistent brand voice across the region, adapting messaging for market nuances, and ensure timely dissemination of global and regional policy updates.

A Typical Day

• Advise the LATAM Policy team on communications strategies to support policy planning and goals.
• Cascade important policy updates, weaving global messaging into local stories.
• Support teams on proactive campaigns and create content around key issues like over tourism and housing.
• Implement strategies to educate stakeholders about Airbnb's policy narrative.
• Collaborate with global strategists and regional leads to localize narratives.
• Design impactful reports and studies to illustrate Airbnb's social value proposition.
• Support the use of platform data for policy purposes and manage the Corporate Communications Narrative & Data team.
• Contribute to written materials such as op-eds, presentations, and talking points.
• Work with regional teams to identify interview opportunities for global executives and develop proposals for participation.
• Ensure seamless execution of executive communications briefs and strategies.
• Advise teams on incorporating global narratives into local programs.
• Build regionally relevant initiatives with the editorial task force.

Your Expertise

• 12+ years in communications/public affairs, either in a PR agency or in-house.
• Proven track record in leading Corporate and Policy communications initiatives.
• Expert knowledge of Latin America’s media environment and political landscape.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix organization.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required; Portuguese is a plus.
• Passion for Airbnb and its mission.
• Experience working on projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and excellent verbal communication.

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging

Airbnb is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, attracting creatively-led people, and developing the best products, services, and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.