Media Relations

About the Team

OpenAI’s mission is to ensure that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We believe our research will eventually lead to artificial general intelligence, a system that can solve human-level problems. 

Our Communications team includes PR/Media Relations, Employee Communications, Events, Design, and other external-facing functions. This team’s ethos is to support OpenAI’s mission and goals by clearly and authentically explaining our technology, values, and approach to safely building powerful AI.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced communications professional to join our small, high-impact team to lead research communications. 

This person will be responsible for the development and implementation of external communication strategies aimed at informing the press, stakeholders, and the general public about our scientific research. This will involve collaborating closely with various teams at OpenAI to advance initiatives and shape narratives that align with the organization’s goals. The role will report directly to the Product and Research Communications Lead.

The ideal candidate should bring a strong mix of strategic and tactical comms experience. Ability to move fast and collaboratively on complex issues in a changing environment is critical. Passion for science, new technology, and storytelling is key.

This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with research teams and develop strategies to amplify the impact of our research. 

• Forge deep relationships with relevant media and manage inbound requests regarding internal and external research

• Partner cross-functionally with teams including research, product, global affairs and other teams at OpenAI

• Provide counsel and support to team members across the organization

• Anticipate comms risks and establish risk mitigation strategies 

We’re looking for a blend of qualifications, including:

• Over 12 years of experience in professional communications and media relations.

• Expertise in science and AI research communications with a proven record in scientific campaigns.

• Ability to simplify complex research into clear, engaging content for both experts and the public.

• Demonstrated success in forging strong relationships and collaborating with the press, executives, and other key stakeholders.

You’ll thrive in this role if:

• You want to be a part of a nimble, highly-experienced team that makes meaningful contributions

• Building and maintaining relationships are your forte

• You want to tell stories about technology that will have significant impact on the world

• You seek and are comfortable managing high-profile, complex stories under tight deadlines

• Educating general audiences about highly technical subjects is a challenge you enjoy

• You excel in both strategy and tactical execution

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. 

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