Description
OpenAI is seeking a Latam Public Policy Associate to support its public policy work in Brazil and help coordinate regional initiatives across Latin America.
In this role, you will:
- Monitor legislative, regulatory, and political developments relevant to OpenAI in Brazil, and prepare concise updates on their implications for the team.
- Draft policy research, briefing notes, talking points, presentations, and correspondence for internal discussions and external engagements.
- Support Brazil stakeholder engagement with government, regulators, civil society, academia, and industry, including meeting preparation, stakeholder mapping, and follow-up.
- Coordinate selected public policy programs and initiatives across Latin America, maintaining workplans, owners, milestones, deadlines, and action items.
- Provide research and general support on regional policy questions, consolidating country-team input and preparing comparative summaries and briefing materials.
- Support events, roundtables, executive visits, partnerships, and educational initiatives, including logistics, materials, stakeholder coordination, and follow-up.
- Work with policy, legal, communications, partnerships, and other relevant teams to obtain input, track reviews, and keep agreed activities on schedule.
- Help adapt and review policy and program materials for Brazilian audiences, coordinating with local colleagues on materials for other Latin American markets.
- Maintain shared trackers, engagement records, and regular updates on program progress, outcomes, risks, and next steps.
You might thrive in this role if you:
- Enjoy combining policy research and writing with practical coordination and delivery.
- Are organized, attentive to detail, and reliable in following through on commitments.
- Work collaboratively across teams and countries, and communicate clearly when priorities or timelines change.
- Exercise sound judgment and discretion, know when to seek guidance, and are curious about AI and its implications for the region.
We're looking for a blend of:
- 6+ years of experience in public policy, government relations, policy research, or a related field, including work on technology or digital policy.
- Familiarity with Brazilian institutions and legislative and regulatory processes, and an interest in policy developments across Latin America.
- Experience preparing clear research, briefings, and written materials for different audiences.
- Experience coordinating projects or programs involving multiple stakeholders, with the ability to manage timelines, track deliverables, and follow up.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Portuguese and English. Spanish proficiency is a plus.
- An academic background in political science, public policy, law, international relations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.