Join to apply for the Senior Communications Lead, DACH & CEE role at Airbnb. Airbnb was founded 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 more than 2 billion guest arrivals worldwide. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that help guests connect with communities in a more authentic way. The Community You Will Join The Communications team tells the Airbnb story around the world. Whether we brief press on inspiring travel trends, highlight unique stories about our hosts, or explain how travel on our platform benefits local families, we are the voice of Airbnb on a broad range of topics. The Difference You Will Make The Senior Communications Lead, DACH & CEE will lead communications strategy in Germany while overseeing broader DACH and selected Central and Eastern European markets. Reporting to the EMEA Communications Director, you will strategically lead a four‑person team—consisting of a consumer, corporate, and influencer manager—and manage agency partners across Germany, Switzerland, and Central & Eastern Europe. A Typical Day Create, manage, and execute the overarching communications strategy and plan, aligning continually with global and regional business and marketing strategies. Direct and oversee the development and execution of market plans supporting Corporate Communications, Policy Communications, and Consumer Communications. Develop inspiring and compelling comms strategies to challenge the team and the business to achieve beyond existing success. Provide strategic comms advice and counsel to cross‑functional teams, collaborating with senior stakeholders across the business (primarily Policy, Marketing, Business Operations) to achieve shared goals. Your Expertise 12–15 + years of experience within high‑performing international organizations—either with agencies or in‑house roles. Proven record of leading high‑performing comms teams and working with cross‑functional teams to drive success. History of encouraging and developing innovative industry‑leading thinking and turning it into executable plans and campaigns. Experience operating in a high‑performing cross‑functional team, acting as counsel on all comms matters and proactively elevating the work of comms across the region. Strong track record of developing inspiring goals that motivate team members to achieve personal and professional success. Forward‑thinking, innovative and creative—proactively shares perspective at all levels of the organization. Excellent problem solver with the ability to anticipate future issues, unblock complex situations and facilitate drama‑free environments where the team will thrive. German native speaker with fluent business English. Working knowledge of other regional languages is desirable. Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. Diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively‑led people and develop the best products, services, and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. How We'll Take Care Of You The base pay is dependent on many factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. This role may also be eligible for bonus, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits. Germany Annual Pay Range:€128,000—€160,000 EUR Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr