As a Communications Intern, support the Mexico Communications team with projects, organize media events, create materials, and contribute to campaigns.
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:
Founded in 2008, Airbnb’s mission is to create a world where people can belong through healthy travel that is local, authentic, diverse, inclusive and sustainable. Airbnb uniquely leverages technology to economically empower millions of people around the world to unlock and monetize their spaces, passions and talents to become hospitality entrepreneurs.
You can expect to:
- Collaborate with team members across Mexico and LATAM to move communications projects forward
- Partner with external PR agencies to support execution and track deliverables
- Communicate with stakeholders in different teams, such as Legal and Policy
- Seek and provide feedback throughout the internship
- Actively participate in and contribute to the Communications team and broader Airbnb community
A typical day:
- Supporting the team in developing and editing internal and external materials such as story pitches, op-eds, Q&As, talking points, and presentations
- Partnering with the Mexico Communications team and PR agencies to organize media events, press trips, and reporter engagement
- Following up on key deliverables and campaign trackers to ensure timely execution
- Researching and identifying new media contacts, influencers, and local outlets
- Monitoring political, arts, entertainment, and travel trends to help shape campaigns
- Learning how to build strategic communications plans that reflect Airbnb’s mission and local impact
Your expertise:
- Must be based in Mexico City
- Bilingual in Spanish and English (verbal and written fluency required)
- Pursuing a degree or graduate-level program in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or a related field
- Strong writing and storytelling skills, with a passion for communications and media
- Experience through coursework, internships, blogging, student publications, or relevant volunteer work
- Familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Office (especially for presentations and content drafting)
- Understanding of social media platforms and digital communications metrics is a plus
- Enthusiastic, self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Passion for Airbnb’s mission and belief in the power of travel to create belonging
Top Skills
Google Suite
MS Office
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