Airbnb Director Corporate Communications 

United States 

957931062

The Community You Will Join:

The person for this job should be highly experienced in developing and successfully delivering corporate and business communications programs, be confident in managing external and internal stakeholders (at C-Suite level) and effective working with cross functional teams. We’re looking for an effective, kinetic, innovative and creative leader and communicator who has the ability to explain complex ideas in clear, compelling ways.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the Corporate Communications function, managing a team responsible for setting our business narrative and delivering a strong pipeline of proactive corporate news (M&A, financial news, managing annual and quarterly financial reports or the equivalent thereof, exec hires etc).
• Anticipates potential issues and develops approaches to mitigate or manage negative news cycles
• Provides oversight of our executive communications function, developing platforms and communications programs for our most senior leaders (CEO, Founders, Board Members, CFO, COO and CTO)
• Partners with the global Communications team to tell our corporate and business story around the world
• Drives strategy and collaboration across all communications functions (i.e. consumer comms, policy comms) to get maximum impact around our comms activities and ensure close alignment, including to our global editorial calendar
• Provides communications counsel to key internal stakeholders, particularly at the executive level and within our finance and corporate development department

Experience

• 15+ years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Confidence and presence with C-Suite executives
• Experience managing internal teams and external partners
• Experience in influencing global teams and delivering projects in a fast paced environment
• Familiarity with domestic and international media markets
• Ability to work with international teams and quickly develop an understanding for the cultural differences
• Excellent writing and visual presentation skills
• Unwavering verbal communications skills in any situation
• Maintaining enthusiasm and calm demeanor in even the most stressful situations
• Passion for Airbnb and the mission of the company