Editorial Director, Global Communications

Preferred

• 10+ years of experience in editorial leadership, strategic communications, journalism, public affairs, or policy communications, including 5+ years leading teams.
• Exceptional editorial judgment with experience translating complex research, governance, or technical topics into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Proven success developing communications and dissemination strategies that increase the visibility, influence, and adoption of research, frameworks, recommendations, and thought leadership.
• Experience engaging global stakeholder audiences, including policymakers, regulators, standards organizations, industry leaders, researchers, civil society organizations, and media.
• Strong background in earned media, executive communications, thought leadership, and relationship-building with journalists, editors, conference organizers, and other influencers.
• Familiarity with international policy, governance, standards development, or regulatory environments; experience in AI, technology policy, digital governance, or emerging technologies preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage competing priorities, and use audience insights and performance metrics to strengthen communications impact.

Benefits

• PAI offers a generous paid leave and benefits package. For US-based employees, this currently includes:
• Twenty vacation days, three personal reflection days, and sick and family leave above industry standards
• High-quality PPO and HMO health insurance plans, many 100% covered by PAI
• Dental and vision insurance, 100% covered by PAI
• Up to a 7% 401(k) match, vested immediately
• Automatic cell phone reimbursement ($75/month)
• Up to $1,000 annually in professional development funds
• $150 per month for co-working space access
• Regular team lunches and focused work days
• Opportunities to attend AI-related conferences and to collaborate with our partners across industry, academia, and civil society