Media Relations, Safety Communications
About The Position
OpenAI is seeking an experienced communications professional to explain how the company builds and deploys technology responsibly in the real world. The role focuses on communicating OpenAI’s safety work, including how it prepares for issues, responds thoughtfully when they arise, and continues to earn public trust as its systems become more capable. The person will work across teams to develop clear, confident narratives that demonstrate a commitment to transparency and continuous improvement, and to help people understand how safety and innovation work together. The position is based in San Francisco, California, with a hybrid work model requiring three days per week in the office. Relocation support is offered.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of professional PR and media relations experience.
- Exceptional ability to translate complex technical information into clear, persuasive external-facing content.
- Proven success building relationships and collaborating with press, executives, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Clear thinking, good judgment, and calm focus on high-profile projects.
- Precision and accountability, along with creative thinking about framing and narrative.
Nice To Haves
- Corporate and/or crisis communications experience is preferred; in-house experience is a plus.
- Experience with AI technologies or a strong personal interest in AI.
- Interest in translating technical work into stories that people understand and care about.
- Interest in helping shape how the world understands safe and responsible AI.
Responsibilities
- Develop communications strategies that highlight proactive real-world safety practices and reinforce public confidence in OpenAI’s approach to responsible AI.
- Craft thoughtful, timely responses when questions or issues emerge, helping audiences understand what OpenAI is doing and why.
- Prepare statements, FAQs, backgrounders, and other materials that make complex information clear and credible.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to anticipate emerging topics and build readiness plans.
- Build and strengthen relationships with journalists covering AI safety, technology, and policy.
- Provide calm, trusted counsel to leaders and teammates on sensitive or fast-moving narratives.
- Help establish clear processes for monitoring external narratives and responding with empathy, accuracy, and care.
Benefits
- Relocation support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
