Policy Lead Southeast Asia jobs at Airbnb in Singapore, Singapore

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.

Offices: Singapore, Singapore

A Typical Day:

• Team leadership: Lead and manage an energetic, passionate and diverse group of campaign and government relations experts who deliver complementary strands of work to serve the overall strategy. The role is expected to inspire others to get behind a common vision and to deploy first-rate organizational skills to ensure that local strategies are executed, prioritization is clear, targets are set, and projects are delivered, on time and on budget.
• The role is responsible for creating and maintaining an inclusive culture and operating principles for their team, in line with Airbnb’s Core Values, including committing to embracing diversity and fostering belonging.
• Strategy development: Develop and drive comprehensive strategies for each priority geography in Southeast Asia , as determined through close collaboration with the Regional Policy Director for Asia Pacific and Country Manager for Southeast Asia. This includes detailed plans for achieving policy outcomes using earned and paid media, digital communication, mobilization tactics and partnership development. Working with cross functional partners in communications, business leadership, legal and compliance, this role will define the ultimate policy goals and priorities, and develop operational plans that deliver measurable progress towards those goals.
• Communicate and drive accountability: This role will work with other functions to align campaign plans with critical business priorities and outcomes. As a leader on the policy team, it is expected that this role will ensure that internal stakeholders understand the campaign strategy, outcomes and benchmarks expected and to cascade that information to the appropriate internal channels. This role will also ensure that progress is being reported regularly, and that roadblocks and successes are being flagged appropriately. The successful applicant in this role is expected to be able to confidently communicate with senior leaders and external stakeholders about their campaign priorities, to manage expectations and to coordinate with other teams to achieve company priorities.
• External Advocacy: When appropriate, this role will represent Airbnb at the most senior political levels in Southeast Asia and also as Airbnb’s primary media spokesperson in the region. You will ensure that Airbnb builds and maintains relationships with the widest possible network of contacts in local, regional and national legislative, executive and administrative offices, and also with coalitions who can advance Airbnb’s advocacy initiatives.
• This role manages consultants who provide on-the-ground support, ensuring that they are properly briefed and engaging energetically on behalf of Airbnb in line with the agreed strategy.

Your Expertise:

• At least ten (10) years experience working with complex political or regulatory issues in a relevant business or non-governmental organisation, or in a political, governmental or regulatory context. Ideally, this experience has been built in travel, urbanism or technology;
• Senior leadership experience, with track record of supporting and developing diverse multidisciplinary teams;
• At least six (6) years of proven ability in core management skills - effective delegation, performance management, coaching and talent development;
• Experience of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Highly organized and able to stay on top of multiple projects simultaneously, while staying focused on key priorities and overall strategic goals;
• Ability to communicate quickly, effectively and accurately to various audiences, and to work independently with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines, adjust to changes in priorities, and balance short term needs with long term strategic initiatives;
• Experience developing campaigns including understanding the use of paid and earned media and mobilization to influence policy outcomes;
• Ability to quickly get up to speed on complex technical and regulatory issues, and understand how these can be managed using a broad range of campaigning strategies;
• Expert communicator with great interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills;
• Travel is expected frequently in this role;
• Ability to speak a Southeast Asian language.

Offices: Singapore, Singapore

A Typical Day:

• Team leadership: Lead and manage an energetic, passionate and diverse group of campaign and government relations experts who deliver complementary strands of work to serve the overall strategy. The role is expected to inspire others to get behind a common vision and to deploy first-rate organizational skills to ensure that local strategies are executed, prioritization is clear, targets are set, and projects are delivered, on time and on budget.
• The role is responsible for creating and maintaining an inclusive culture and operating principles for their team, in line with Airbnb’s Core Values, including committing to embracing diversity and fostering belonging.
• Strategy development: Develop and drive comprehensive strategies for each priority geography in Southeast Asia , as determined through close collaboration with the Regional Policy Director for Asia Pacific and Country Manager for Southeast Asia. This includes detailed plans for achieving policy outcomes using earned and paid media, digital communication, mobilization tactics and partnership development. Working with cross functional partners in communications, business leadership, legal and compliance, this role will define the ultimate policy goals and priorities, and develop operational plans that deliver measurable progress towards those goals.
• Communicate and drive accountability: This role will work with other functions to align campaign plans with critical business priorities and outcomes. As a leader on the policy team, it is expected that this role will ensure that internal stakeholders understand the campaign strategy, outcomes and benchmarks expected and to cascade that information to the appropriate internal channels. This role will also ensure that progress is being reported regularly, and that roadblocks and successes are being flagged appropriately. The successful applicant in this role is expected to be able to confidently communicate with senior leaders and external stakeholders about their campaign priorities, to manage expectations and to coordinate with other teams to achieve company priorities.
• External Advocacy: When appropriate, this role will represent Airbnb at the most senior political levels in Southeast Asia and also as Airbnb’s primary media spokesperson in the region. You will ensure that Airbnb builds and maintains relationships with the widest possible network of contacts in local, regional and national legislative, executive and administrative offices, and also with coalitions who can advance Airbnb’s advocacy initiatives.
• This role manages consultants who provide on-the-ground support, ensuring that they are properly briefed and engaging energetically on behalf of Airbnb in line with the agreed strategy.

Your Expertise:

• At least ten (10) years experience working with complex political or regulatory issues in a relevant business or non-governmental organisation, or in a political, governmental or regulatory context. Ideally, this experience has been built in travel, urbanism or technology;
• Senior leadership experience, with track record of supporting and developing diverse multidisciplinary teams;
• At least six (6) years of proven ability in core management skills - effective delegation, performance management, coaching and talent development;
• Experience of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Highly organized and able to stay on top of multiple projects simultaneously, while staying focused on key priorities and overall strategic goals;
• Ability to communicate quickly, effectively and accurately to various audiences, and to work independently with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines, adjust to changes in priorities, and balance short term needs with long term strategic initiatives;
• Experience developing campaigns including understanding the use of paid and earned media and mobilization to influence policy outcomes;
• Ability to quickly get up to speed on complex technical and regulatory issues, and understand how these can be managed using a broad range of campaigning strategies;
• Expert communicator with great interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills;
• Travel is expected frequently in this role;
• Ability to speak a Southeast Asian language.

Offices: Singapore, Singapore