Policy Communications Manager

OpenAI OpenAI · AI Frontier · Washington, DC · Communications

This role is for a Policy Communications Manager at OpenAI, focusing on communicating progress on their mission to develop Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) that benefits all of humanity. The role specifically supports policy communications related to national security, government partnerships, cybersecurity, science, and other AI policy areas. It involves developing communication plans, managing media relations, and partnering cross-functionally to educate the public and policymakers about OpenAI's technology, values, and principles.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop and execute communication plans including strategies for educating press, policymakers, and the general public.
  2. Forge deep relationships with media and manage inbound requests on a range of issues.
  3. Partner cross-functionally with global affairs, legal, product and other teams at OpenAI.
  4. Provide counsel and support to team members across the organization.
  5. Anticipate comms risks and establish risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Required

  • 10+ years of professional communications and media relations experience
  • In-house leadership experience
  • Government experience (plus)
  • Technology communications background
  • Knowledge of AI
  • Proven success in building relationships and collaborating with press, executives, partners and other stakeholders

Nice to have

  • Strong track record of driving media campaigns in support of policy priorities and issues.

What the JD emphasized

  • Ability to move fast and collaboratively on complex issues in a changing environment is critical.
  • 10+ years of professional communications and media relations experience.
  • In-house leadership is a must
  • Background in technology communications and knowledge of AI.