Research Communications Manager, Safety
Core
Develop and execute external communications strategies for OpenAI's safety research, translating complex technical work into accessible narratives for researchers, journalists, policymakers, and the public.
Role type
Senior research communications manager (AI safety)
Builds
External narratives, media engagement, and public understanding of frontier AI safety research
Domain
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Safety
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic communications planning, technical fluency in AI/ML safety, science journalism, stakeholder management, crisis communication, content strategy, media relations, project management
Preferred skills
Experience with alignment research, interpretability, proactive storytelling across blogs/video/podcasts, managing high-stakes narratives
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Shape safety research narratives on alignment and evaluations; Partner with researchers to position ideas publicly; Lead proactive storytelling and content strategy; Support research launches and publications; Lead research-focused media engagement; Anticipate and mitigate reputational and scientific risks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC