Senior Communications Lead, India
Airbnb · Posted Nov 2
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About the role
Airbnb's communications team tells the Airbnb story around the world, briefing press on travel trends, highlighting experiences led by local hosts, and explaining how travel on the platform benefits local families and communities. Based in India, the Senior Communications Lead owns Airbnb's communications strategy in one of its most important growth markets, reporting to the APAC Communications Director and leading the India communications team and agency partners. The role integrates Consumer, Product, Policy and Corporate Communications under one strategy and acts as a senior advisor to India leadership.
What you will do
- Set and own the multi-year India communications strategy, aligned with global and regional priorities and tied to measurable business outcomes
- Sit on the India Leadership Team as the communications voice, helping shape business priorities and drive growth in the market
- Lead Consumer, Product, Policy and Corporate Communications as one integrated function, with a single strategy that connects all four
- Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, Policy and Business teams in a MarComms model, so communications supports business strategy and delivers measurable business outcomes
- Act as a trusted advisor to the India Country Manager and to visiting global executives
- Lead, coach and grow the India communications team and agency partners, building capability and a culture of creative, high-quality work
- Help the team prioritize against business goals, give clear direction on where to focus, and coach them on trade-offs and execution
- Oversee editorial communications, national campaigns and the news calendar
- Partner closely with Public Policy on regulatory and government-relations communications, and position Airbnb as a constructive voice on tourism in India
- Lead issues and crisis management for India: prepare scenarios, guide the response, and protect reputation
- Build executive visibility and thought-leadership platforms for local and global leaders
- Build and maintain senior relationships with national, business and regional media across India
- Define success metrics, report impact to regional and global leadership, and manage the market budget
- Represent India in APAC and global communications planning, sharing local insights that shape wider strategy
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's / Master's degree
- Communications experience across agency and in-house, including senior roles leading teams
- Track record of building and executing communications strategy in India for a consumer or tech brand
- Strong network across Indian national, business and regional media
- Deep experience in corporate, policy and/or reputation communications, including handling high-profile issues and crises
- Experience leading or working with agencies that manage influencer and celebrity work
- Experience advising C-suite executives and working with government and policy stakeholders
- Proven people leader who has built and grown high-performing teams and managed agencies
- Sound judgment, composure under pressure, and the ability to influence across a global matrix organization
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English; Hindi or another Indian language is a plus
- Strategic and entrepreneurial, with a strong focus on measurable results
Benefits and support
- Bonus or incentives
- Equity programs
- Employee Travel Credits
About Airbnb
Airbnb operates a premier global online marketplace that connects travelers with hosts offering unique lodging accommodations, boutique hotels, and curated experiences worldwide. The platform enables millions of people to monetize their spaces and discover authentic local travel experiences across more than 220 countries and regions. By blending community-driven hospitality with innovative AI-powered tools, Airbnb has redefined the modern travel and sharing economy.
- Industry
- Travel
- Company size
- 8000+ employees
- Founded
- 2008
- Location
- San Francisco, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $3.07B raised
- 2020-04-06Series E$1B
- 2020-04-01Private Equity$1B
- 2015-06-29Series D$1.5B
- 2014-04-16Series C$475M
- 2011-07-24Series B$112M
- 2010-11-01Series A$7.2M
- 2009-01-01Seed$600K
Leadership
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Co-Founder
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
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