Head of Communications

USA (Remote)

$175K/yr – $260K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the cross-channel communications engine for AI safety, turning research and policy insight into a credible public narrative and trusted voice.

  • Ownership of the multi-channel strategy, content calendar, and media relations to influence policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders.
  • Lead rapid response and spokesperson readiness to defend the narrative and correct misconceptions.
  • Coach internal experts and external voices to build platform presence and credible public profiles.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop & Lead Communications Strategy
  • Create and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aimed at engaging key decisionmakers (policymakers, AI researchers, & industry leaders) and shaping public understanding of AI safety.
  • Ensure messaging is clear, impactful, and consistent across all channels and initiatives.
  • Oversee the development of content, including policy-focused technical content and social media strategies.
  • Media Relations & Public Engagement
  • Leverage your relationships with key journalists and media outlets to secure high-impact coverage, op-eds, and expert commentary in influential policy and technical outlets (e.g. New York Times, Financial Times, MIT Technology Review, Foreign Affairs).
  • Lead rapid response communications to address misconceptions surrounding AI safety and ensure the organization's narrative remains accurate and credible.
  • Partner with internal leaders and subject-matter experts to sharpen their public profiles, media and speaking skills, and platform presence as credible external voices for FAR.AI .
  • Own the media kit and the interview-readiness that keeps FAR.AI top-of-mind for journalists covering the space.
  • Team Leadership & Coordination
  • Lead, mentor, and expand the communications team, including content specialists and social media experts.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, including research, events and policy, to ensure messaging aligns with FAR.AI ’s mission and research focus.
  • Oversee external agencies’ relationships (e.g. PR, social) to grow reach and visibility.
  • Content Strategy & Execution
  • Own the cross-channel editorial calendar, aligning content to organizational priorities and key moments.
  • Own FAR.AI ’s website as its primary brand surface, shaping content, structure, and presentation so it clearly communicates who we are and what we stand for.
  • Ensure content resonates with diverse audiences, including technical researchers, policymakers, and the general public.
  • Lead the social media strategy, including organic posts and paid campaigns, to grow FAR.AI ’s reach and influence.
  • Oversee the newsletter, setting its editorial direction, voice, and growth strategy, to make it a flagship channel for reaching key audiences and reinforcing the brand narrative.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Brand Building  — Oversee FAR.AI ’s brand, protecting our reputation as a trusted neutral source on AI and strengthening our attractiveness as an employer and partner; Represent FAR.AI at industry events and conferences, building our reputation as a trusted AI safety authority; Establish and steward a consistent organizational voice, equipping staff across all teams with the messaging, framing, and confidence to represent and amplify FAR.AI ’s narrative in their own work and channels; Collaborate with other AI safety organizations to amplify our collective impact and drive key AI safety initiatives forward.
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FAR.AI

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FAR.AI is a technical AI research and education non-profit, dedicated to ensuring the safe development and deployment of frontier AI systems.FAR.Research: Explores a portfolio of promising technical AI safety research directions.FAR.Labs: Supports the San Francisco Bay Area AI safety research community through a coworking space, events and programs.FAR.Futures: Delivers events and initiatives bringing together global leaders in AI academia, industry and policy.

Founded in 2022
Berkeley, California, USA
45 employees (4 in marketing)
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