Communications Intern

USA (Remote)

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Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Airbnb Communications internship activities by supporting campaigns, media outreach, and research while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

  • Must-have: Third-year student in Communications or related field with PR/newsroom experience
  • Standout: History building organic campaigns and coordinating fast-paced media efforts

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and complete a capstone project from beginning to end
  • Collaborate with multiple team members to achieve project milestones
  • Communicate with stakeholders across different teams to provide project updates
  • Seek and provide feedback throughout the internship
  • Actively participate in and contribute to the Communications team and broader Airbnb community
  • Monitor and analyze brand and competitor social media, providing insights and research
  • Analyze social media performance for brand and influencer partners, preparing metrics and reports
  • Create slide decks, documents, and compile editorial press pitches and Newsroom posts
  • Facilitate Host outreach for approvals on featuring stays in press and obtaining photo credits
  • Support program management of campaigns, including drafting briefs, press materials, and maintaining trackers

Requirements

  • Third-year Bachelor students graduating between December 2026 - June 2027
  • Undergraduate major or graduate program in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, or similar field
  • Previously worked in a PR agency, Communications team, or newsroom
  • Excellent writing skills with a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and quality
  • Strong verbal communication abilities complemented by interpersonal skills that allows effective collaboration
  • Proficient in time management and organization, with the ability to manage quick and unexpected deadlines
  • Adaptability and flexibility to handle fast-paced environments and unexpected deadlines
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and landscapes (ie. X, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.)
  • Experience in building organic campaigns and strategies for favorable press and social buzz, creating social media content, or community engagement
  • Passion for the Airbnb mission; experience with the platform is a plus

Preferred

  • Experience with Airbnb platform is a plus.
  • Interest in and basic understanding of the business and branding and a passion for pop culture, social media, and trends.
  • Experience in building organic campaigns and strategies for favorable press and social buzz, creating social media content, or community engagement.

Benefits

  • This role may also be eligible for benefits and Employee Travel Credits.
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Airbnb

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Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays, experiences and services that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

Founded in 2007
San Francisco, California, USA
64K employees (7,318 in marketing)
82% recommend to a friend
91% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
85M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30.8%
Direct
65.5%
Referral
2.6%
Social
0.6%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~64.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2,349 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
15.5 years
Median Tenure
4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
7

Funding

Total Funding
$6.4B
Last Raise
$1B
Debt Financing, 6 years ago

Funding History

  • Apr 2020
    Debt Financing • $1B
  • Apr 2020
    Private Equity • $1B
  • Dec 2019
    Secondary Market • $25M

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