Skill Compatibility Diagnostics
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You have foundational skills, but may need to brush up on a few key required domains before the technical loop.
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About the Role
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:
No global movement springs from individuals. It takes an entire team united behind something big. Airbnb helps anyone belong anywhere as the world’s largest community-driven hospitality company. Every day, we connect thousands of guests and hosts online, leading to meaningful experiences in the real world. We’re helping people live like locals in parts unknown while breaking down cultural barriers and bringing people together.
As a Localization Manager for Italian at Airbnb, you will be pivotal in our international expansion efforts, shaping how millions of users experience our platform. Localization at Airbnb has evolved from translation management into a strategic function that partners with launching teams across all content. You will join the core leadership team in your region, shaping local initiatives and adapting global strategies to meet market needs, while leveraging LLM-based machine translation alongside human expertise.
This is a hybrid role based in Milan. We welcome applications from candidates living in Milan, as well as those willing to commute to our Milan office on a regular, ongoing basis. Please note that relocation and commuting costs are not covered.
Key Technical Responsibilities
- check_circle Partner closely with Country Manager and function leads for Marketing, Legal, Business Operations, Policy, Communications, Community and Supply to devise business strategies that align with Airbnb’s goals in your market
- check_circle Proactively share roadmap and intent behind product updates to adapt global strategy to the Italian market – and feed local business insights back to regional and global Localization leadership to inform broader strategy
- check_circle Apply linguistic and cultural expertise to develop strategies that drive international growth – understanding Italian market expectations, crafting language approaches that deliver an authentic native experience, and proactively influencing stakeholders
- check_circle Own and drive localization of Product naming and Creative copies, engaging and representing local teams to build Airbnb’s brand in international markets
- check_circle Actively research the needs of Airbnb international users in collaboration with Consumer Insights and Research team
- check_circle Understand challenges in the localization process and lead localization quality improvement initiatives at the language and team level
- check_circle Take ownership of the strategy to help achieve excellence in localization quality across all platforms
- check_circle Hold translation and QA vendors accountable for quality standards aligned with Airbnb's expectations; review vendor-reported metrics and RCAs to identify trends and drive improvements
- check_circle Coordinate language feedback from both users and Airbnb employees
- check_circle Develop and maintain linguistic and cultural standards and guidelines
- check_circle Collaborate with Creative teams in producing creative content, acting as supervisor for the local Copywriter
- check_circle Work with Localization Program Managers and Linguistic QA Managers to ensure we ship top quality products internationally
Prerequisites & Qualifications
- check 8+ years in product localization with a proven track record of owning localization strategy in international launches in addition to managing language quality and content localization
- check Fluency in English and native knowledge of Italian is a must
- check Experience in building market strategies informed by thorough market research and data analysis
- check Strong capability to collaborate across functions, driving partnerships, and initiatives forward
- check Ability to show initiative and work independently, and drive initiatives at a strategic level
- check Strong understanding of UI/UX localization (placeholders, tags, smart counts), CAT tools, i18n libraries, CLDR standards, and LLM-based machine translation
- check Outstanding experience in project/program management, partner/stakeholder management, with experience working across cross-functional teams and time-zones
- check Excellent ability to manage multiple and diverse stakeholders across businesses and leadership levels with excellent communication/presentation skills
- check Track record of being a self-starter, self-motivated and outcome-oriented individual who seeks ownership and accountability
- check Ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels, with a proven track record to execute in ambiguous environments
- check Must be able to prioritize and manage conflicting demands
About Airbnb Greenhouse Board
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