Airbnb · 20 hours ago
Communications Lead, U.S. Latino
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expAirbnb is a global platform for unique stays and experiences, and they are seeking a Communications Lead to manage U.S. Latino communications efforts. This role involves leading campaigns, managing relationships with media and influencers, and ensuring the integration of Latino media strategy into Airbnb’s global communications.
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Responsibilities
Lead communications efforts for U.S. Latino-specific campaigns, working across comms verticals and closely with business and marketing leaders to build comprehensive, culturally relevant campaigns
Manage programs with partners across the organization, ensuring all departments are well-integrated and read into efforts
Help manage external communications agencies effectively to deliver outstanding results on behalf of the business and ensure key processes are adhered to
Translate global communications priorities into a Latino-focused strategy that supports Airbnb’s key growth objectives in the United States
Identify proactive press opportunities and drive local and national announcements
Develop and manage relationships with key reporters and celebrities/ influencers across the region
Provide guidance and support to the local policy team on communications matters and ensure policy communications/issues reach Latino stakeholders
Execute a multi-faceted thought leadership communications program (op-eds, panels etc.) for Airbnb’s local leadership team and help prepare spokespeople (policy leads, Country Managers, Airbnb execs etc.) for relevant public speaking/ media engagements
Help manage crisis comms and reactive press requests
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Fluent Spanish-speaker
10+ years PR/Public Affairs experience working in an agency, in-house communications or a government communications role; preference to those with tech/ travel/publicly listed company experience
Experience working across a multitude of communications expertise, including consumer, editorial, and political communications
Understanding of celebrity and influencer marketing and relevant market-specific social media channels
Proven-track record working on creative consumer communications initiatives that have generated widespread awareness and brand buzz
Good knowledge of public policy matters - especially relating to tourism, technology, or the sharing economy
Ability to work collaboratively with multi-functional leads in a matrix organization
Excellent writing skills in English and Spanish with samples to share
Confident in leading meetings with external partners, senior stakeholders and media contacts
Passion for Airbnb and the mission of the company
Experience working on projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Exceptional verbal communications and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain enthusiasm and a calm demeanor in stressful situations
Preferred
On-record and on-camera spokesperson experience preferred
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Employee Travel Credits
Company
Airbnb
Airbnb is an online community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book accommodations through mobile phones or the Internet.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.44BKey Investors
VERSO CapitalJP Morgan ChaseFirstMark
2020-12-10IPO
2020-04-14Debt Financing· $1B
2020-04-06Private Equity· $1B
Leadership Team
Brian Chesky
Co-founder & CEO
Nathan Blecharczyk
Co-founder / Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
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