Communications Intern

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 and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. The community you will join: Airbnb is seeking Communications Interns for our 2026 Summer Intern Program. The Communications team is responsible for telling the Airbnb story around the world. Whether it's speaking to media and bloggers, Hosts and guests, industry commentators, thought leaders or the wider community, the Communications team is the voice of Airbnb. As an intern, you’ll be matched to one of the following sub-teams: Corporate Communication Channel Communication Consumer Communication Communication Operations Internal Communication The difference you will make: 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 Track performance of evergreen influencer program Manage inbound influencer requests Flag and contribute to opportunities for real-time social content Help plan surprise delight trips based on social media listening Important Note: The Communications team is global and frequently works with employees in other time zones. If hired as an intern, you may need to accommodate global teammates from time-to-time, but should expect to primarily be available during Pacific Time business hours. Your expertise: This opportunity is for third-year Bachelor students graduating between December 2026 - June 2027 with the following skills and background: 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 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)