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Senior Communications Manager, Spanish-Speaking South America

Airbnb· Latam Communications / Communications
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São Paulo, BrazilBRL 22k/mo - BRL 27.5k/mofull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

Senior Communications Manager for Colombia, Argentina, Peru and Chile. Responsible for telling Airbnb's story, growing positive brand awareness, and executing strategic communication plans in the market with support from the Regional Latam Comms team.

Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance and support to the Spanish-Speaking South America business on all communications matters.
  • Develop a clear and thorough Policy, Corporate and Consumer communications plan and cadence for the market.
  • Identify proactive press opportunities in support of legislative and policy priorities and business/consumer needs.
  • Manage all aspects of reactive press requests and utilize tools (data, research, host stories) to defend Airbnb’s community and brand.
  • Develop written materials (story pitches, messaging guidelines, Q&As, briefs, presentations, speeches) and manage approval processes with stakeholders.
  • Help prepare Airbnb spokespeople for public speaking engagements and media interviews.
  • Develop and manage relationships with key reporters in the market.
  • Identify proactive press opportunities and drive national/global announcements in line with policy, corporate, and consumer goals.
  • Identify and drive executive communications opportunities.
  • Support local operations for the Global Consumer & Entertainment team in Spanish-Speaking South America for international campaigns.
  • Oversee creative ideation and execution for Icons, Consumer, Corporate and Policy Communications campaigns; act as Project Manager and Program Manager.
  • Develop and manage individual project budget trackers.
  • Manage external agency partners and third-party brands, including drafting scopes of work, reviewing proposals, and executing contracts.
  • Collaborate within a high-performing international team with evolving priorities and timelines.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
  • 8+ years of Communications/Public Relations experience (agency or in-house)
  • Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken)
  • Expert knowledge of the region’s media environment and political landscape, especially relating to travel, housing, technology, and short-term rental industry
  • Proven track record of building and activating communications initiatives in private sector or PR agency
  • Strong understanding of regional cultural trends and pop culture; experience with industry partners
  • Experience with celebrity/influencer marketing and local social channels; executing campaigns
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix organization
  • Excellent writing skills (samples available)
  • Creative and strategic thinker; passion for Airbnb mission
  • Experience in fast-paced environments; strong organizational and attention to detail
  • Strong verbal communications and interpersonal skills; calm under pressure
  • Experience managing multiple stakeholders on cross-functional projects
  • Proactive self-starter with initiative
  • Proactive, engaged, solution-oriented mindset

Skills

Required:Strategic Communications PlanningMedia RelationsWriting and Messaging
Nice to have:Executive CommunicationsBudget Management

Benefits

  • Reasonable Accommodations during recruitment process
  • Base pay range: Brazil Monthly Pay Range R$22,000—R$27,500 BRL (subject to change)
  • Bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits may be available
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Founded in August of 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world — online or from a mobile phone. Whether an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects people to unique travel experiences, at any price point, in more than 33,000 cities and 192 countries. And with world-class customer service and a growing community of users, Airbnb is the easiest way for people to monetize their extra space and showcase it to an audience of millions. No global movement springs from individuals. It takes an entire team united behind something big. Together, we work hard, we laugh a lot, we brainstorm nonstop, we use hundreds of Post-Its a week, and we give the best high-fives in town. Headquartered in San Francisco, we have satellite offices in Dublin, London, Barcelona, Paris, Milan, Copenhagen, Berlin, Moscow, São Paolo, Sydney, and Singapore.

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