Communications Intern, France

 

The community you will join:

Airbnb is seeking a Communications Intern to join the France Communications team for a full-time, 6-month internship.

The Communications team at Airbnb is responsible for telling our story around the world. Whether we are briefing press on inspiring travel trends, highlighting unique experiences led by local hosts, or explaining how travel on our platform benefits local families and communities, we are the voice of Airbnb on a broad range of topics. 

We're a fast growing and high energy team with a passion for people, places and great stories. If you'd like to be part of one of the world's greatest communications teams, come tell us your story. 

 

The difference you will make:

You’ll support our corporate and consumer communications managers on Press relations, project management and influencer campaigns. 

Press Relations:

• Assist in the creation of press releases and press kits, including storytelling ideation, coordinating with agencies to format materials into press kits, drafting press releases, and developing additional supporting creative assets.
• Coordinate with agency partners on local communication initiatives, media plans, strategic announcements, and other media-related topics.
• Overview  internal reporting workflows such as populating weekly reports for France, and keeping the communication calendars up-to-date.
• Conduct key analyses using internal monitoring tools or by coordinating with internal data teams.
• Coordinate external communication initiatives, including outreach to Airbnb hosts and coordination with external agencies.
• Help develop comms pitches, from sourcing and vetting Airbnb listings with hosts to drafting pitches for regional press around local events.

Project Management:

• Project management planning: ability to support in creating and maintaining one-pagers, Google Slides, Excel sheets and reports to track activities for various communication initiatives.
• Manage the publishing of newsroom posts for the French communications team.
• Share weekly priorities with agency partners and follow up on action items. 
• Attend and help organise press conferences and various events.
• Tour de France: Roadshow with local press (media briefings). 

Influencers:

• Assist in coordinating with agencies for organizing trips for influencers.
• Support influencer logistics, including listing vetting and reporting 

 

A typical day:

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. 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:

• Update the weekly communications calendar and project tracking tools.
• Review internal media monitoring tools to compile reports and analyze brand and competitor social media for insights.
• Create and update project tracking tools, slide decks, documents, and compile editorial press pitches and Newsroom posts.
• Support discussions with agencies, draft releases, emails to partners, or other project-related content under senior consumer manager supervision.
• Participate in and support internal coordination meetings with other functions and departments.
• Analyze social media performance for brand and influencer partners, prepare metrics and reports, and assist in talent consultant needs, team coordination, and scheduling meetings.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the Communications  and broader Airbnb community
• Use AI tools to speed up drafting, research and reporting, always checking outputs for accuracy and brand voice.

 

Your expertise:

• Enrolled in the last year of a Masters degree program in a related field (Communications, Public Relations)
• Fluent (written and spoken) in English and French with C1 level proficiency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Proficient in Google Suite and social media platforms
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multitasking environment
• Basic knowledge of the French media landscape
• Ability to maintain enthusiasm and composure in demanding situations
• Passion for communications and keeping up with industry trends
• Previous internship experience in Public Relations or Communications
• Work authorization for the country in which you are hired

Nice to Haves:

• Experience in PR and media relations, e.g. agency or editorial or journalistic experience
• An international outlook and passion for travel

 

Your location:

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant will need to be based in Paris, France to be able to conduct their work. Interns can expect to spend half of their time at the office and half working remotely with exact dates as agreed upon by the hiring manager. Additional in-person attendance for team meetings or offsites may be required as needed. Please note we are unable to provide relocation or visa sponsorship for this position. 

 

Please submit all application materials in English.

 

Our commitment to inclusion & belonging:

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.