Communications Manager, Monetization

OpenAI•San Francisco, CA

1d•$234,000 - $260,000•Hybrid

About The Position

OpenAI is seeking a senior communications leader to define and manage the narrative around its emerging ads and monetization business. This role involves developing a global strategy, leading communications for product and business milestones, and building programs to explain OpenAI's approach to ads and monetization credibly and transparently. The position requires close collaboration with Product, Go-to-Market, Marketing, Policy, Legal, and Partnerships teams to manage opportunities and risks, execute integrated campaigns, and ensure the business scales with trust. The individual will also advise senior leadership on positioning, reputation, media strategy, and industry conversations. This is a strategic and hands-on role, requiring the ability to define long-term strategy, build execution systems, and lead through high-profile launches and fast-moving issues. The role reports to the VP of Communications and is based in San Francisco, CA, with a hybrid work model (four days per week in the office) and relocation assistance offered.

Requirements

12+ years of communications experience, with deep experience in ads and monetization at a high-growth technology company.
Strong press instincts and relationships, with a track record of shaping narratives and landing impactful coverage with business and industry media.
Demonstrate exceptional editorial judgment and taste.
Skilled at advising senior executives and navigating high-visibility environments with calm and clarity.
Can move fluidly between setting a strategic vision and executing the details.
Experience working in highly cross-functional, matrixed organizations, with strong instincts for alignment across product, GTM, and marketing.
Highly collaborative leader who can align diverse stakeholders behind a unified story.

Responsibilities

Define and lead communications strategy for OpenAI’s ads and monetization initiatives, from global narrative development through launches and sustained storytelling.
Build a clear, differentiated story about how OpenAI approaches ads, including the value it creates for users, businesses and the broader ecosystem.
Partner closely with Product, GTM and Marketing to deliver coordinated campaigns across earned, owned, and social channels in support of business outcomes.
Own media engagement and build trusted relationships with leading business, technology and advertising press.
Advise senior leadership on positioning, messaging, launch strategy, and how to proactively shape industry conversations.
Translate complex product, technical and commercial decisions into clear, accessible communications for a range of audiences.
Establish messaging, operating rhythms and communications systems that keep teams aligned as the business grows.