Head of Video
About The Position
The Center for AI Safety (CAIS) is a leading research and advocacy organization focused on mitigating societal-scale risks from AI. We address AIâs toughest challenges through technical research, field-building initiatives, and policy engagement, along with our sister organization in DC, Center for AI Safety Action Fund. Public awareness remains the single biggest bottleneck in AI safety. Fortunately, the public's interest in AI safety is growing extremely quickly. Videos, articles, and social posts about AI safety are now reaching millions, and public curiosity is compounding by the week. CAIS is building a public engagement team to harness this surge in public interest and maximize the amount of attention that AI safety receives. We're hiring a Head of Video who will own video strategy across YouTube, Shorts, and TikTok. You define formats, oversee production, and ensure packaging maximizes reach and retention. You will be reporting to the Head of Public Engagement.
Requirements
- 7+ years in digital video strategy or production leadership
- Strong understanding of YouTube and short-form algorithms
- Experience managing creative pipelines
- High standards for clarity and production quality
Responsibilities
- Develop recurring video formats and series
- Oversee scripting, production, and editing workflows
- Optimize titles, thumbnails, and retention curves
- Build creator collaborations and partnerships
- Analyze performance data to refine strategy
Benefits
- Health insurance for you and your dependents
- 401K plan + 4% matching
- Unlimited PTO
- Lunch and dinner at the office
- Annual Professional Development Stipend
- Access to some of the top talent working on technical and conceptual research in AI safety
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
