Senior Communications Lead, India

Overview

Lead Airbnb's communications strategy in India as a senior member of the India Leadership Team, leading the India communications team and agency partners across Consumer, Product, Policy and Corporate Communications.

What you'll do

• Set and own the multi-year India communications strategy, aligned with global and regional priorities and tied to measurable business outcomes
• Sit on the India Leadership Team as the communications voice, helping shape business priorities and drive growth in the market
• Lead Consumer, Product, Policy and Corporate Communications as one integrated function, with a single strategy that connects all four
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, Policy and Business teams in a MarComms model, so communications supports business strategy and delivers measurable business outcomes
• Act as a trusted advisor to the India Country Manager and to visiting global executives
• Lead, coach and grow the India communications team and agency partners, building capability and a culture of creative, high-quality work
• Help the team prioritize against business goals, give clear direction on where to focus, and coach them on trade-offs and execution
• Oversee editorial communications, national campaigns and the news calendar
• Partner closely with Public Policy on regulatory and government-relations communications, and position Airbnb as a constructive voice on tourism in India
• Lead issues and crisis management for India: prepare scenarios, guide the response, and protect reputation
• Build executive visibility and thought-leadership platforms for local and global leaders
• Build and maintain senior relationships with national, business and regional media across India
• Define success metrics, report impact to regional and global leadership, and manage the market budget
• Represent India in APAC and global communications planning, sharing local insights that shape wider strategy

What you'll need

• Bachelor's / Master's degree
• Communications experience across agency and in-house, including senior roles leading teams
• Track record of building and executing communications strategy in India for a consumer or tech brand
• Strong network across Indian national, business and regional media
• Deep experience in corporate, policy and/or reputation communications, including handling high-profile issues and crises
• Experience leading or working with agencies that manage influencer and celebrity work
• Experience advising C-suite executives and working with government and policy stakeholders
• Proven people leader who has built and grown high-performing teams and managed agencies
• Sound judgment, composure under pressure, and the ability to influence across a global matrix organization
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English
• Strategic and entrepreneurial, with a strong focus on measurable results

Nice to have

• Hindi or another Indian language

Details

• Based in India (Gurugram)
• Reports to the APAC Communications Director
• Annual base pay range: ₹6,720,000 to ₹9,600,000 INR, inclusive of allowances; may be eligible for bonus or incentives, equity programs, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits