Head of Policy Communications @ Anthropic
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About Anthropic
Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for users and society. Our interdisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders works together to build beneficial AI systems.
About the Role
The Head of Policy Communications leads strategic communications across critical policy areas. This senior leadership role shapes public understanding of AI policy issues, manages high-stakes communications, and advises Anthropic’s leadership on complex technical and policy topics.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute policy communications strategies for various government levels and societal impacts.
- Crisis & Issues Management: Lead rapid response and crisis communications during high-stakes issues.
- Team & Program Management: Build a high-performing communications team and manage external partnerships.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate relationships with policy media, government officials, and industry influencers.
Requirements
Candidates must have 15+ years in policy communications or related fields, a proven record in senior communications, and deep expertise in government relations and crisis management. A Bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in AI, technology policy, national security, and international policy communications, including congressional testimony preparation.
Compensation & Logistics
Annual Salary: 400,000 USD. Anthropic offers a competitive total compensation package including equity, benefits, and incentive compensation. Position follows a location-based hybrid policy with a requirement of at least 25% office presence and visa sponsorship available.
How We're Different
Anthropic operates as a cohesive team focusing on big science in AI research and values communication skills and impactful work in AI safety.
Key skills/competency
- Policy Communications
- Strategic Leadership
- Crisis Management
- Government Relations
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Management
- AI Safety
- Public Affairs
- Regulatory Issues
- Technical Communication
How to Get Hired at Anthropic
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Tailor experience to policy and communications roles.
- Research Anthropic: Understand their mission and AI safety focus.
- Highlight leadership: Showcase senior management and crisis experience.
- Prepare narratives: Demonstrate your strategic communication examples.