We’re hiring a policy communications lead to help drive proactive storytelling and external communications around our research into developing safe AI systems and understanding AI’s impact on the world and global economy. In this role, you will partner closely with our Research and Societal Impacts teams to help develop messaging and identify creative opportunities to tell stories about their findings to press, policymakers and the general public. You will help drive narratives around our technical research and work to analyze the economic and societal impacts of AI.
The ideal candidate can boil down complex topics for a broad audience while maintaining accuracy, is an experienced issues handler, and has a proven track record of landing proactive media coverage on company-driven research. They should be able to move fast, think critically and creatively, and work collaboratively among cross-functional teams– including research, legal, policy and creative/brand teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute proactive communications strategies that explain our research in an accessible way to press, policymakers and the general public
- Partner cross-functionally with the research, legal and policy teams to craft proactive and reactive messaging in advance of report releases
- Build strong relationships with tech policy and economic reporters and relevant influencers.
- Manage inbound media requests
- Write company blog posts and other communications materials
- Work with agencies to drive communications goals
You may be a good fit if you
- Have 10+ years directing policy communications at high-growth tech companies, research organizations, think tanks, or NGOs
- Are experienced at issues management and developing reactive communications
- Are a strong written and verbal communicator who believes accuracy is paramount and details matter
- Enjoy thinking outside of the box on ways to tell stories vs. repeating the same playbook
- Have a strong track record of communicating about complex topics in an easy-to-understand way for a wide range of audiences, including press and policymakers
- Want to be part of a fast-paced, small, experienced and impactful team
- Care about ensuring that transformative AI systems are developed safely
- Enjoy working cross-functionally with a range of technical and non-technical teams
