Policy Communications Lead

Reflection • Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.

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About The Position

As a key member of Reflection's policy and communications team, you will lead in shaping the public narrative around open-source AI at a pivotal moment for the industry. You will work cross-functionally to strategize and spearhead campaigns tailored for specific agenda items and audiences. You’ll crisply articulate the complex, fast-moving landscape of AI regulation, public and product policy to media, policy audiences, industry voices and other thought leaders. We’re looking for someone who can move quickly and identifies a strategic do-er. To be successful, you must be a low-ego collaborator who’s willing to take risks and build new approaches to the communications playbook.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in strategic communication, reputation management or public affairs.
• Experience driving policy-focused media campaigns and supporting policy, regulatory, or reputational issues, ideally in technology.
• Established relationships with technology, national security, and policy press, and fluency in the current media and social landscape.
• Experience working alongside government affairs, legal, or technical teams on sensitive or fast-moving issues.
• Sharp written and verbal communicator who can distill a complex AI policy issue into a two-minute pitch or a crisp one-pager
• Exceptional judgement and comfortability working in a fast-moving, startup environment where you're building the playbook, not inheriting one
• Live our culture and values: mission above ego, trust built through truth, extreme ownership and the belief that collaboration is how we succeed.

Responsibilities

• Shape the industry news and policy debates that most directly affect Reflection through proactive campaigns and rapid-response communications.
• Build relationships with policy press, Hill staff, and third-party stakeholders to advance Reflection's reputation and priorities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across research, legal, international relations and policy to manage press coverage, briefings, events, and more.
• Draft and edit blog posts, FAQs, talking points, and video scripts that make Reflection's mission and technical work accessible to non-technical audiences.
• Monitor and help coordinate communications responses to fast-moving regulatory and geopolitical developments that touch Reflection and AI policy.
• Represent Reflection AI at D.C. and global policy events
• Manage relationships with external consultants and public affairs firms

Benefits

• Top-tier compensation: Salary and equity structured to recognize and retain our talent globally.
• Stock options: Everyone who joins and contributes to Reflection's success gets to share in the upside through stock options.
• Health & wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life, with an annual wellness allowance.
• Meals: Lunch and dinner are provided in the office daily.
• Life & family: 22 weeks paid parental leave for all new birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptive and surrogate journeys.
• Vacation days: Unlimited paid time off in the U.S. and 30 days in the U.K.
• Sponsorship support: We sponsor visas to help exceptional talent join our team and support long-term immigration pathways where applicable.
• Team building: We have regular off-sites, happy hours, and team celebrations.

What This Job Offers

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