Communications Manager, Safeguards

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication strategies that explain the work Anthropic’s Safeguards team is doing, with a particular emphasis on helping everyday users understand our safety measures
• Effectively plan for and manage crisis communications and provide counsel to a wide range of stakeholders on potential issues and risks
• Own the comms strategy for Anthropic’s product safety work including new model launches, product features alongside harm areas like child safety, well-being, and mental health
• Lead cross-functional communications projects that align that align safeguards, research, product, policy, and legal teams around shared messaging and campaigns
• Craft messaging for major company announcements and milestones that resonates with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Build strong relationships with journalists and relevant influencers.
• Oversee executive interviews and speaking engagements.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience working in communications, ideally at a high-growth technology company with consumer facing products.
• Have a strong record of building proactive communications campaigns that resonate with a diverse range of audiences.
• Excel at translating complex technical language into compelling messaging that connects with everyday users and are a superb written and verbal communicator.
• Are excellent at media relations and issues management.
• Have experience working with research teams and enjoy working cross-functionally with a range of technical and non-technical teams.
• Want to be part of a fast-paced, small, experienced, and impactful team.
• Are excited to translate insights about AI for broader audiences.
• Are results-oriented, with a bias toward flexibility and impact.
• Care about ensuring that transformative AI systems are developed safely.
• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience

Preferred

• Experience working in AI, technology policy, trust and safety comms, user safety or research-driven environments
• Background working with technical teams including researchers, engineers, or product developers
• Track record of crisis communications or managing sensitive issues in the public eye
• Experience communicating about emerging technologies or controversial technical topics
• Understanding of the AI safety, security, or responsible technology ecosystem

Benefits

• Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and a lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues. Guidance on Candidates' AI Usage: Learn about our policy for using AI in our application process.