Communications Manager, Safeguards

Anthropic•San Francisco, CA

1d•$265,000 - $295,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Anthropic is seeking a strategic communications professional to drive messaging for its Safeguards (Trust & Safety) work, focusing on making these critical topics accessible and meaningful for everyday users. The role involves crafting compelling narratives for media, policymakers, researchers, and the public to differentiate Anthropic’s approach to responsible AI development. This position requires a creative storyteller with strong proactive and reactive communication skills, the ability to distill complex technical information into engaging campaigns, and the capacity to move fast, think critically, and collaborate across diverse teams. It offers a unique opportunity to shape how a leading AI company communicates about safety and responsible AI development.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in communications, preferably at a high-growth technology company with consumer-facing products.
Strong record of building proactive communications campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences.
Ability to translate complex technical language into compelling messaging for everyday users.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in media relations and issues management.
Experience working with research teams and cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams.
Desire to work in a fast-paced, small, experienced, and impactful team.
Excitement to translate AI insights for broader audiences.
Results-oriented with a bias toward flexibility and impact.
Commitment to ensuring the safe development of transformative AI systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience in AI, technology policy, trust and safety communications, user safety, or research-driven environments.
Background working with technical teams including researchers, engineers, or product developers.
Track record of crisis communications or managing sensitive issues in the public eye.
Experience communicating about emerging technologies or controversial technical topics.
Understanding of the AI safety, security, or responsible technology ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute communication strategies to explain Anthropic’s Safeguards team's work, emphasizing user understanding of safety measures.
Plan and manage crisis communications, providing counsel on potential issues and risks to stakeholders.
Own the communications strategy for Anthropic’s product safety work, including new model launches, product features, and harm areas like child safety, well-being, and mental health.
Lead cross-functional communications projects aligning safeguards, research, product, policy, and legal teams on messaging and campaigns.
Craft messaging for major company announcements and milestones for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Build strong relationships with journalists and relevant influencers.
Oversee executive interviews and speaking engagements.