Communications Manager, Safeguards

The role

You will drive messaging for Anthropic's Safeguards work to make technical topics accessible to everyday users. You will develop communication strategies, manage crisis communications, and lead cross-functional projects to align safety, research, and product teams.

What you will do

• Develop and execute communication strategies for the Safeguards team
• Plan for and manage crisis communications and provide counsel to stakeholders
• Own the comms strategy for product safety work including model launches and harm areas
• Lead cross-functional communications projects across safeguards, research, product, policy, and legal teams
• Craft messaging for major company announcements and milestones
• Build relationships with journalists and relevant influencers
• Oversee executive interviews and speaking engagements

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of experience working in communications
• Strong record of building proactive communications campaigns
• Ability to translate complex technical language into compelling messaging
• Excellent media relations and issues management skills
• Experience working with research teams and cross-functional technical and non-technical teams
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
• Field of study relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience

Nice to have

• Experience working in AI, technology policy, trust and safety comms, user safety or research-driven environments
• Background working with technical teams including researchers, engineers, or product developers
• Track record of crisis communications or managing sensitive issues in the public eye
• Experience communicating about emerging technologies or controversial technical topics
• Understanding of the AI safety, security, or responsible technology ecosystem

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Optional equity donation matching
• Generous vacation
• Parental leave
• Flexible working hours
• Office space

Before you apply

• We do sponsor visas

About the company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco. Its mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.