Description
We are seeking an experienced communications professional to join our team as a Media Relations, Safety Communications specialist. The successful candidate will play a key role in communicating about our safety work, preparing and responding thoughtfully to issues that arise, and continuing to earn people's trust as our systems become more capable.
Responsibilities:
- Develop communications strategies that highlight our proactive real-world safety practices and reinforce public confidence in how we approach responsible AI
- Craft thoughtful, timely responses when questions or issues emerge, helping audiences understand what we're doing and why
- Prepare materials including statements, FAQs, and backgrounders that make complex information clear and credible
- Partner closely 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
Requirements:
- 10+ years of professional PR and media relations experience; 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
- Exceptional ability to translate complex technical information into clear, persuasive external-facing content
- Proven success in building relationships and collaborating with press, executives, partners, and other stakeholders
Benefits:
- $240K – $260K salary
- Generous equity
- Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees
- 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
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