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OpenAI's mission is to ensure that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.
Our Communications team includes PR/Media Relations, employee communications, events, design, and other external-facing functions. This team's ethos is to support OpenAI's mission and goals by clearly and authentically explaining our technology, values, and approach to safely building powerful AI.
About the Role
We're seeking to hire an exceptional PR professional to join our small, high-impact team to communicate progress on our mission to develop Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) that benefits all of humanity. This person will support Corporate Communications and help build and execute our program around global policy and issues management. This includes partnering with our global affairs, legal and product teams to drive external communications that broadly educate on our technology, efforts and principles. This role will report to our Head of Public Relations.
The ideal candidate should bring a strong mix of strategic and tactical comms ownership. Ability to move fast and collaboratively on complex issues in a changing environment is critical. Passion for new technology and storytelling is key.
This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and execute communication plans including strategies for educating press, policymakers, and the general public
- Forge deep relationships with media and manage inbound requests on a range of issues
- Partner cross-functionally with global affairs, legal, product and other teams at OpenAI
- Provide counsel and support to team members across the organization
- Anticipate comms risks and establish risk mitigation strategies
We're looking for a blend of qualifications, including:
- 10+ years of professional PR and Media Relations experience. In-house leadership is a must, government experience is a plus.
- Strong track record of driving media campaigns in support of policy priorities and issues
- Background in technology communications and knowledge of AI
- Proven success in building relationships and collaborating with press, executives, partners and other stakeholders
You'll thrive in this role if:
- You want to be a part of a small, highly-experienced team that makes meaningful contributions
- Building and maintaining relationships are your forte
- You want to tell stories about technology that will have significant impact on the world
- You seek and are comfortable managing high-profile, complex stories under tight deadlines
- Educating general audiences about highly technical subjects is a challenge you enjoy
- You excel in both strategy and tactical execution
