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
• 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
• Excellent at media relations and issues management
• 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

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

• competitive compensation and benefits
• optional equity donation matching
• generous vacation and parental leave
• flexible working hours
• lovely office space