Government Partnerships Communications Lead

We are seeking an exceptional communications professional to lead communications support for OpenAI's partnerships with federal, state, and local governments and our broader public-sector enterprise work.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and executing communications plans that educate press, policymakers, customers, and the public about OpenAI's government partnerships and public-sector work
• Building proactive campaigns and customer stories that demonstrate how AI can improve public services, strengthen government workforces, and support critical missions
• Supporting communications across priority areas including cybersecurity, biodefense, national security, science
• Building deep relationships with national, state, local, technology, policy, and enterprise media and managing inbound requests
• Partnering cross-functionally with Global Affairs, public-sector go-to-market, legal, product, research, safety, security, and other teams
• Providing counsel and communications support to senior leaders and partners across interviews, speeches, events, and other public moments
• Anticipating communications risks and developing thoughtful mitigation and response strategies

Requirements:

• 7+ years of professional communications and media relations experience, including work on government, enterprise technology, national security, cybersecurity, biodefense, or other highly scrutinized issues
• A strong track record of driving media campaigns in support of policy, partnership, or business priorities
• Experience translating complex technical and policy work into clear, credible external narratives
• Proven success building relationships and collaborating with press, executives, government partners, and cross-functional teams
• Strong political and policy judgment, high ownership, and comfort operating quickly in an environment with limited structure

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
• Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
• Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
• 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time
• Mental health and wellness support
• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
• Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
• Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
• Relocation support for eligible employees