Director of Strategic Communications
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Director of Strategic Communications shaping OpenMined’s narrative for press, policymakers, and AI researchers. Writing technical content and leading communications for its privacy-preserving open-source AI infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Own OpenMined’s narrative and external voice across press, policy and the research community.
- Write technical content such as blog posts and explainers showcasing OpenMined’s products and work, and build writers or an editorial team as needed.
- Plan and run communications for major announcements, including joint announcements with partner organizations.
- Build a network of outside experts who can reproduce and vouch for OpenMined’s results, and brief them before releases.
- Build relationships with technology, AI and policy reporters and secure coverage based on demonstrated results.
- Support the Executive Director’s public voice, positions and speaking calendar.
- Prepare spokespeople for interviews, panels and policy roundtables.
- Lead fast, accurate responses to questions and criticism on X, Hacker News, Reddit and GitHub, and run the process for correcting public claims.
- Keep messaging consistent across OpenMined and its separately branded products in partnership with marketing.
- Report to Lacey Strahm, VP of Growth & Impact, and work closely with Andrew Trask, the research and policy team, and marketing.
Requirements:
- 4+ years leading communications (press, narrative, announcements), including for a technical, ideally AI-focused, research and/or policy organization.
- Has worked as a software engineer, or has equivalent hands-on technical depth: can use our open-source software and write content with technical roots yourself.
- Handled public technical claims that experts examined and challenged, including fast responses and corrections.
- Wrote for, or ran communications for, a senior leader with a public profile.
- Writes clearly and explains technical work without over-claiming.
- Placed stories with technology, AI, science or policy press.
- Preferred (Nice-to-Haves): Existing relationships with AI and technology reporters, and with policy press.
- Coordinated joint announcements with large technology partners.
- Managed a PR firm, communications contractors, or a writer.
- Rapid-response experience in technical online communities.
- Familiarity with AI safety, AI governance and privacy technology.
Benefits:
- Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, focused on social impact rather than profit, offering the chance to make a meaningful difference in the world.
- US employee benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions; Retirement: 403(b) plan, the 401(k) equivalent for non-profits.
- Open Source Contribution: Make a real impact by contributing to an Open Source project that benefits a broad community.
- Collaborative Global Team: Join a dynamic, international team that values collaboration and diversity.
- Flexible Work Hours: Enjoy the autonomy to structure your work hours around what best fits your life and productivity.
- Fully Remote Work: Work remotely within the location requirements for this role.
- Flexible Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with flexible vacation days, alongside recognition of local national holidays.
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