Director of Strategic Communications

Responsibilities

• Own OpenMined’s narrative and external voice across press, policy and the research community.
• Write technical content yourself, such as blog posts and explainers that showcase OpenMined’s products and work, and build out writers or an editorial team as needed.
• Plan and run communications for major announcements, including joint announcements with partner organizations.
• Build a network of outside experts who can reproduce and vouch for our results, and brief them before releases.
• Build relationships with technology, AI and policy reporters, and secure coverage based on demonstrated results.
• Support the Executive Director’s public voice, positions and speaking calendar.
• Prepare spokespeople for interviews, panels and policy roundtables.
• Lead fast, accurate responses to questions and criticism on X, Hacker News, Reddit and GitHub, and run the process for correcting public claims.
• Keep messaging consistent across OpenMined and its separately branded products, in partnership with marketing.

Requirements

• 4+ years leading communications (press, narrative, announcements), including for a technical, ideally AI-focused, research and/or policy organization.
• Has worked as a software engineer, or has equivalent hands-on technical depth: can use our open-source software and write content with technical roots yourself.
• Handled public technical claims that experts examined and challenged, including fast responses and corrections.
• Wrote for, or ran communications for, a senior leader with a public profile.
• Writes clearly and explains technical work without over-claiming.
• Placed stories with technology, AI, science or policy press.

Preferred

• Existing relationships with AI and technology reporters, and with policy press.
• Coordinated joint announcements with large technology partners.
• Managed a PR firm, communications contractors, or a writer.
• Rapid-response experience in technical online communities.
• Familiarity with AI safety, AI governance and privacy technology.

Benefits

• Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, focused on social impact rather than profit, offering the chance to make a meaningful difference in the world.
• US employee benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions; Retirement: 403(b) plan, the 401(k) equivalent for non-profits.
• Open Source Contribution: Make a real impact by contributing to an Open Source project that benefits a broad community.
• Collaborative Global Team: Join a dynamic, international team that values collaboration and diversity.
• Flexible Work Hours: Enjoy the autonomy to structure your work hours around what best fits your life and productivity.
• Fully Remote Work: Work remotely within the location requirements for this role.
• Flexible Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with flexible vacation days, alongside recognition of local national holidays.