Senior Corporate & Policy Communications Manager, Mexico

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:

Were seeking a Senior Corporate & Policy Communications Manager in Mexico City who will be responsible for leading proactive and reactive communications plans to advance our policy and regulatory priorities across Mexico 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 corporate and policy communications initiatives.

In this role youll thrive under pressure and tight deadlines confidently explaining complex issues in clear straightforward terms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teamsincluding Business Policy and Legalto uphold the companys position with key stakeholders. Your work will support the companys voice across topics such as corporate reputation government regulations taxes and legal matters.

This full-time role will be based in Mexico City Mexico. The role will report to the Mexico Communications Lead and form part of the broader Latam Communications team.

A Typical Day:

• Develop a clear and thorough Policy and Corporate communications plan with thoughtful cadence for the market.
• Provide guidance and support to the Mexico Policy Team and to the Business on all corporate and policy communications matters.
• Identify proactive press opportunities in support of legislative and policy priorities (i.e. moving a bill forward demonstrating the impact of a tax agreement outlining our policy positions)
• Manage all aspects of reactive press requests related to Corporate and Policy Comms matters and ensure utilization of all tools available (data industry research host stories etc.) to defend Airbnbs community and brand
• Develop written materials (story pitches messaging guidelines Q&As briefs presentations speeches reports etc.) and manage approval process with stakeholders
• Help prepare Airbnb spokespeople (Campaign Managers Country Managers Airbnb Executives etc.) for public speaking engagements media interviews etc.
• Develop and manage relationships with key reporters in the market
• Ability to talk to reporters off the record and also serve as a spokesperson for policy and corporate comms matters
• Identify proactive press opportunities and drive national/global announcements in support of policy and corporate communications goals.
• Identify and drive executive communications opportunities
• Ability to oversee creative ideation and execution Policy Communications campaigns and act as Program Manager
• Develop and manage individual project budget trackers
• Manage key external agency partners and third party brands including drafting scopes of works reviewing creative proposals term sheets and executing contracts.
• Work effectively within a high-performing international team with evolving priorities and rapidly changing timelines.
• Occasionally support local operations for the Consumer & Entertainment team in Mexico

Your Expertise:

• Expert knowledge of Mexicos media environment and political landscape including public policy matters - more specifically relating to traveling housing technology and the short term rental industry.
• Experience working in Public Affairs and Corporate Communications campaigns for Mexican Companies
• Experience in Crisis Communications planning and management
• Experience handling PR agencies
• (Optional) Experience working in Political Campaigns
• Experience working on projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelors Degree
• 8 years of Communications/Public Relations experience either working in an agency or in-house
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Spanish is a must.
• Proven-track record of building and activating effective corporate and policy communications initiatives inside a private company or PR agency.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-functional leads in a matrix organization.
• Excellent writing skills with samples to share.
• Creative and strategic thinker
• Passion for Airbnb and the mission of the company.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal communications and interpersonal skills.
• Maintaining enthusiasm and calm demeanor in stressful situations.
• Experience working with and managing multiple stakeholders on cross-functional projects
• Proactive self-starter with a proven track record of taking initiative
• The ideal candidate is assertive proactive engaged and solution-oriented

Your Location:

Due to the nature of this position the successful applicant will need to be based in Mexico City Mexico to be able to conduct their work.

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