Policy Communications Lead, Societal Impacts + Research

Job Description

Anthropic is seeking a Policy Communications Lead to drive proactive storytelling and external communications around its research into developing safe AI systems and understanding AI’s impact on the world and global economy. The Policy Communications Lead will partner closely with Anthropic's Research and Societal Impacts teams to help develop messaging and identify creative opportunities to tell stories about their findings to press, policymakers, and the general public. They will help drive narratives around Anthropic's technical research and work to analyze the economic and societal impacts of AI.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute proactive communications strategies that explain Anthropic's research in an accessible way to press, policymakers and the general public
• Partner cross-functionally with the research, legal and policy teams to craft proactive and reactive messaging in advance of report releases
• Build strong relationships with tech policy and economic reporters and relevant influencers.
• Manage inbound media requests
• Write company blog posts and other communications materials
• Work with agencies to drive communications goals

Requirements:

• 10+ years directing policy communications at high-growth tech companies, research organizations, think tanks, or NGOs
• Experienced at issues management and developing reactive communications
• A strong written and verbal communicator who believes accuracy is paramount and details matter
• Enjoy thinking outside of the box on ways to tell stories vs. repeating the same playbook
• A strong track record of communicating about complex topics in an easy-to-understand way for a wide range of audiences, including press and policymakers
• Want to be part of a fast-paced, small, experienced and impactful team
• Care about ensuring that transformative AI systems are developed safely
• Enjoy working cross-functionally with a range of technical and non-technical teams
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

What Anthropic Offers:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Optional equity donation matching
• Generous vacation and parental leave
• Flexible working hours