Head of Communications

OpenAI Foundation • San Francisco, CA

12h

About The Position

The Head of Communications will be a key leader at the OpenAI Foundation, responsible for the organization’s communications strategy and reputation. The role leads internal and external communications and helps shape the organization’s long-term strategy and direction. The position focuses on explaining the benefits of artificial general intelligence to the public and supporting the Foundation’s mission of ensuring AGI benefits all of humanity.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of experience developing and executing successful communications strategies for industry-leading organizations.
• Highly effective at developing and executing communications strategies that explain the benefits of artificial general intelligence to the average member of the public.
• Deep understanding of the media industry landscape and proven hands-on media relations experience with top-tier national media.
• Established media contacts and demonstrated ability and comfort proactively building new relationships with top-tier media outlets worldwide.
• Clear command of leading-edge communications, measurement, and analytics tools.
• Firm grasp of social media and the broader digital media landscape.
• Proven experience operating globally, with an international perspective and sensitivity to cultural nuances.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a fast-growing technology company.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external communications, including media relations, thought leadership, executive visibility, issues management, and leadership and employee communications.
• Help determine the organization’s long-term strategy and direction.
• Craft and communicate a vision.
• Partner with senior leaders on strategic external positioning to increase their impact as organization advocates.
• Mentor executives and spokespeople as they become more active in the public sphere.
• Develop management plans and procedures and establish infrastructure for rapid action when required.
• Develop thoughtful, strategic, and meaningful responses to time-sensitive press inquiries.
• Serve as the organization’s primary media liaison and spokesperson for significant initiatives.
• Represent the organization at media and corporate events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed