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Anthropic

Communications Manager, Safeguards

Anthropic, New York, New York, us, 10261

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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.

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

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 Annual Salary: $200,000—$255,000 USD

Logistics Education requirements:

We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Location-based hybrid policy:

Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. However, some roles may require more time in our offices.

Visa sponsorship:

We do sponsor visas! However, we aren’t able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every candidate.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification.

Not all strong candidates will meet every qualification as listed. We strive to include a range of diverse perspectives on our team.

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