Communications Manager Seattle, WA View job

Role: Communications Manager
Location: Seattle, WA
Employment Type: Full-time fixed term position for 12-months from start date
Salary: $93,300 - $139,500 (not eligible for bonus and incentive programs)
Work Arrangement: On-site in Seattle offices

Role Overview:
The Ai2 communications team is a small, creative, mission-driven group working to amplify the voice of Ai2 in the wider world. The goal is to ensure Ai2 is part of the broader AI conversation by shining a light on research, communicating it in engaging and accessible ways, and creating opportunities for people to connect with the work. Communications at Ai2 plays an active role in shaping how research is shared with the world, working closely with researchers, product teams, and leadership.

Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate communications strategies for research launches, announcements, and major initiatives across Ai2.
- Translate research and technical work into compelling stories for broader audiences across social media, blog posts, and other digital channels.
- Draft social media content, including threads and posts that help bring Ai2 research into the broader AI conversation.
- Write and edit blog posts and other written communications that highlight Ai2 research and perspectives.
- Work closely with researchers, program managers, and project teams to understand upcoming work and identify opportunities for effective communication.
- Support media and PR efforts.
- Plan and execute communications and marketing campaigns that amplify key research and projects.
- Coordinate timelines and logistics for communications projects to ensure launches and campaigns run smoothly.
- Organize and manage digital and in-person engagement opportunities such as AMAs, community discussions, and industry events.
- Coordinate special communications projects such as video shoots, podcast recording etc.
- Support community-building efforts that strengthen connections between Ai2 and the communities we serve.
- Run and monitor digital engagement initiatives, including advertising campaigns, audience outreach efforts and Google AdWords campaigns.
- Monitor trends across the AI industry, digital communications, and the philanthropic landscape to identify opportunities for Ai2 to contribute to ongoing conversations.
- Collaborate with the design and communications team on creative storytelling initiatives and campaigns.

Requirements and Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate complex or technical ideas clearly and engagingly.
- Experience creating multimedia content for digital platforms.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills with proven track record of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Curiosity about artificial intelligence and the ability to quickly learn and understand technical topics.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, technical teams, and cross-functional partners.
- Proven ability to manage communications priorities in a fast-moving environment where timelines and opportunities evolve quickly.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting media relations or press outreach.
- Experience with digital engagement tools, campaign coordination, or online community building.
- Experience in technology, AI, or science communications.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
- The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- The ability to observe details at close range.
- Can work under deadlines.

What They Offer:
- Medical, dental, vision, and an employee assistance program for team members and their families.
- Enrollment in health savings account plan, healthcare reimbursement arrangement plan, and health care and dependent care flexible spending account plans.
- Enrollment in the company’s 401k plan.
- $125 per month to assist with commuting or internet expenses.
- $200 per month for fitness and wellbeing expenses.
- Up to ten sick days per year, up to seven personal days per year, up to 20 vacation days per year, and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
- A learning organization culture with weekly Ai2 Academy lectures and guest speakers.
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and a healthy work/life balance.
- Collaborative and transparent team environment.
- Office located in Seattle on the water with access to outdoor activities.