Policy and Corporate Communications Manager, APAC
Policy and Corporate Communications Manager, APAC
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Job Description
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 led by local hosts or explaining how travel on our platform benefits local families and communities we are the voice of Airbnb on a broad range of topics. Were a fast growing and high energy team with a passion for people places and great stories. If youd like to be part of one of the worlds greatest communications teams come tell us your story.
The Difference You Will Make:
We are seeking a Policy & Corporate Communications Manager to join our APAC Communications team. This role will support proactive and reactive communications strategies to advance our policy and regulatory priorities across the region.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with APAC country communications global communications and cross-functional partners from public policy and legal to showcase the benefits of home-sharing and traveling on Airbnb. The ideal candidate is a strategic and creative communications professional with a proven track record of developing and executing policy communications initiatives across multiple markets. They will bring a strong understanding of cultural dynamics expertise in cross-market and cross-cultural project management and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
A Typical Day:
- Translate local business and policy needs into proactive communications campaigns highlighting our impact on communities and the economic opportunities of Hosting.
- Implement communication strategies to educate internal and external stakeholders about our global policy narrative and proactive Policy campaigns.
- Partner with global and regional communications teams to localize narratives for different markets.
- Develop impactful reports studies and other deliverables to demonstrate our social and economic value to policymakers.
- Respond to media inquiries and manage relationships with regional press.
- Draft a wide range of materials including press releases pitches Q&As messaging briefs and executive speeches.
- Manage agency partners and external vendors as needed.
- Collaborate effectively across different business functions to ensure communications plans are integrated aligned and executed seamlessly
Your Expertise:
- 5 or more years of experience in communications public affairs journalism or related fields ideally with an understanding of the APAC media landscape.
- Proven track record in policy or corporate communications crisis management and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment balance multiple priorities and work across diverse cultures and stakeholders.
- A creative and strategic thinker with strong judgment resilience and collaborative mindset.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguous situations remaining optimistic and positive in difficult situations.
- Confident in leading meetings with external partners senior stakeholders and media.
- Exceptional organizational skills sharp attention to detail and the ability to manage complex projects while navigating ambiguity.
- Excellent writing and strong verbal communication skills.
- A passion for Airbnb and the mission of the company.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
