Anthropic
Communications Manager, Safeguards
Anthropic, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About Anthropic
Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems. About the role
We're seeking a strategic communications professional to join our team and drive messaging for Anthropic’s Safeguards (Trust & Safety) work, with a focus on making these critical topics accessible and meaningful for everyday users. In this role, you'll craft compelling narratives that resonate with policymakers, researchers, media, and the broader public that help differentiate Anthropic’s approach to building responsible AI. The ideal candidate is highly skilled and a creative storyteller with strong proactive and reactive muscle. This role will require working with technical teams to distill complex, technical information into engaging campaigns and editorial that resonate broadly. They should be able to move fast, think critically, and work collaboratively with a wide range of teams on complex issues. This is a unique opportunity to shape how one of the world's leading AI companies communicates about safety and responsible development of AI systems at a crucial moment in the industry. What you’ll do
Develop and execute communications strategies that explain the work Anthropic's Safeguards team is doing, with particular emphasis on helping everyday users understand our safety measures. Craft messaging for major company announcements and milestones that resonates with both technical and non‑technical audiences. Build strong relationships with journalists and relevant influencers. Lead cross‑functional communications projects that align safeguards, research, product, policy, and legal teams around shared messaging and campaigns. Provide communications counsel to a wide range of stakeholders across the company, including leadership. Effectively plan for and manage communications risks. Oversee executive interviews and speaking engagements. Work with agencies to drive communications goals. Develop and execute strategic communications initiatives that position Anthropic's safeguards approach as a competitive differentiator. You may be a good fit if you
Have 8+ years of experience working in communications, ideally at a high‑growth technology company with consumer‑facing products. Have a strong record of building proactive communications campaigns that resonate with a diverse range of audiences. Excel at translating complex technical language into compelling messaging that connects with everyday users and are a superb written and verbal communicator. Are excellent at media relations and issues management. Have experience working with research teams and enjoy working cross‑functionally with a range of technical and non‑technical teams. Want to be part of a fast‑paced, small, experienced, and impactful team. Are excited to translate insights about AI for broader audiences. Are results‑oriented, with a bias toward flexibility and impact. Care about ensuring that transformative AI systems are developed safely. Strong candidates may 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. Compensation
Base salary: $200,000 – $255,000 USD. Total compensation includes equity, benefits, and may include incentive compensation. Logistics
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Location: We expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time; some roles may require more office presence. Visa sponsorship: We sponsor visas and will make every reasonable effort to obtain visa status for hired candidates. Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veteran status, we request this information for compliance purposes.
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Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems. About the role
We're seeking a strategic communications professional to join our team and drive messaging for Anthropic’s Safeguards (Trust & Safety) work, with a focus on making these critical topics accessible and meaningful for everyday users. In this role, you'll craft compelling narratives that resonate with policymakers, researchers, media, and the broader public that help differentiate Anthropic’s approach to building responsible AI. The ideal candidate is highly skilled and a creative storyteller with strong proactive and reactive muscle. This role will require working with technical teams to distill complex, technical information into engaging campaigns and editorial that resonate broadly. They should be able to move fast, think critically, and work collaboratively with a wide range of teams on complex issues. This is a unique opportunity to shape how one of the world's leading AI companies communicates about safety and responsible development of AI systems at a crucial moment in the industry. What you’ll do
Develop and execute communications strategies that explain the work Anthropic's Safeguards team is doing, with particular emphasis on helping everyday users understand our safety measures. Craft messaging for major company announcements and milestones that resonates with both technical and non‑technical audiences. Build strong relationships with journalists and relevant influencers. Lead cross‑functional communications projects that align safeguards, research, product, policy, and legal teams around shared messaging and campaigns. Provide communications counsel to a wide range of stakeholders across the company, including leadership. Effectively plan for and manage communications risks. Oversee executive interviews and speaking engagements. Work with agencies to drive communications goals. Develop and execute strategic communications initiatives that position Anthropic's safeguards approach as a competitive differentiator. You may be a good fit if you
Have 8+ years of experience working in communications, ideally at a high‑growth technology company with consumer‑facing products. Have a strong record of building proactive communications campaigns that resonate with a diverse range of audiences. Excel at translating complex technical language into compelling messaging that connects with everyday users and are a superb written and verbal communicator. Are excellent at media relations and issues management. Have experience working with research teams and enjoy working cross‑functionally with a range of technical and non‑technical teams. Want to be part of a fast‑paced, small, experienced, and impactful team. Are excited to translate insights about AI for broader audiences. Are results‑oriented, with a bias toward flexibility and impact. Care about ensuring that transformative AI systems are developed safely. Strong candidates may 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. Compensation
Base salary: $200,000 – $255,000 USD. Total compensation includes equity, benefits, and may include incentive compensation. Logistics
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Location: We expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time; some roles may require more office presence. Visa sponsorship: We sponsor visas and will make every reasonable effort to obtain visa status for hired candidates. Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veteran status, we request this information for compliance purposes.
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