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Airbnb

Feb 29, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Starts on May 19
    Summer Internship
  • Media & Journalism
  • United States
    Remote

Requirements

  • This opportunity is for current full-time Bachelor & Master students with at least one semester of school remaining after the internship with the following skills and background
  • Studying Communications, Media Studies, Public Relations, or similar field
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent writing skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • 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
  • Experience in building organic campaigns and strategies for favorable press and social buzz
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and landscapes, including X, TikTok, and LinkedIn
  • Interest in and basic understanding of the business and branding and a passion for pop culture, social media, and trends
  • Work authorization for employment in the United States is required - visa sponsorship is unavailable
  • Nice to Haves:
  • Previously worked in a PR agency, Communications team, or newsroom
  • Experience in social media content creation and/or community engagement
  • Traveled and/or hosted on Airbnb

Responsibilities

  • As an intern, you’ll be integrated into a team where you’ll contribute to challenging projects. Your manager, team, and our incredible employee community will strive to be superhosts to you during the summer. We provide the support, mentorship, fun, and real world experience needed to accelerate your learning and make a real impact on our product, as Airbnb revolutionizes connection, belonging, and travel. You can expect to:
  • 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
  • A typical day:
  • You’ll get first-hand experience on what it is like to be on the Communications team at Airbnb. You can expect to:
  • 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.
  • Assist in talent consultant needs, team coordination, and scheduling meetings/travel.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and agencies to develop global media strategies for consumer campaigns.
  • Stay informed about evolving trends through social media monitoring and news cycles, identifying press opportunities.

Application Process

  • This is a rolling application. In addition to your resume, you will be asked to respond to three, short-answer questions and submit a writing sample.
  • The sample writing sample should be between 2-3 pages of content and align with the internship at hand. It can be an assignment from Communications/PR/media class, blog post, news articles, op-eds, social media copywriting, etc..
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Airbnb

Airbnb is a community based on connection and belonging.

Travel & Leisure
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2007
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Airbnb is an online platform that connects travellers with unique lodging options and experiences offered by hosts worldwide. The company allows hosts to rent out their properties, whether it's a spare room, an entire house, or even an unusual accommodation like a treehouse or boat, to travellers seeking a more personalised and local experience. Airbnb's ultimate mission is to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere, fostering a sense of belonging and cultural exchange among travellers and hosts. Their purpose is to enable people to explore new places, immerse themselves in different cultures, and build connections with local communities while offering hosts an opportunity to share their spaces and stories. By facilitating peer-to-peer hospitality, Airbnb aims to make travel more accessible, authentic, and enriching for people from all walks of life, while contributing to economic opportunities and sustainable tourism in various destinations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans

  • Paid volunteer time

  • Healthy food and snacks

  • Generous parental and family leave

  • Learning and development

  • Annual travel and experiences credit