Head of Impact Communications

Current AI Org; Paris; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 175 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Current AI is seeking a hands-on Head of Impact Communications to build and lead a lean, high-impact team. You will shape the movement’s narrative, establish a distinctive brand voice and drive external credibility through strategic partnerships and media engagement.

You will work closely with the VP of Movement and CEO to translate complex ideas into compelling public-facing stories, while rolling up your sleeves to deliver day-to-day communications. This role reports into the VP of Movement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in communications, brand or storytelling roles in mission-driven, technology or international organisations.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategies that shift narratives, build movements, or grow organisations’ public profiles.
• Strong media relations skills and a network across technology, policy and international affairs.
• Exceptional English writing across formats with ability to adapt voice for different audiences.
• Experience managing an external communications agency.
• Experience building or overseeing brand identity including visual identity and tone.
• Comfort operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments with governments, foundations, technologists and media.
• Collaborative, cross-functional working style with programme, policy and partnerships teams.

Responsabilités

• Shape and lead Current AI’s communications function, establishing the organisation’s voice, brand identity and narrative strategy.
• Partner with senior leaders to translate complex ideas into public-facing stories and translate strategy into day-to-day content.
• Build and manage the communications function, including hiring, vendor partnerships and editorial infrastructure.
• Lead major communications moments: launches, research releases, summit announcements and crises.
• Develop thought leadership and owned content strategy, including op-eds and reports.

Connaissances

Communications

Branding

Storytelling

Media relations

English writing

Team leadership

Agency management

Description du poste

About Current AI

Current AI is a first-of-its-kind global public-private partnership that brings together governments, foundations, and the private sector to build public interest AI at scale. Launched at the AI Action Summit in Paris in 2025, the organisation has already raised hundreds of millions through partnerships with the French government, AI Collaborative, and other leading governments, philanthropic, and industry partners.

Today there are builders and researchers around the world developing public interest AI building blocks (datasets, models, compute, audits and applications), but efforts are not always co-ordinated or additive. To have a genuine shot at being an alternative, we must harness the full breadth of work happening across open source and public interest AI. That means helping transform individual, decentralised initiatives into a coherent Public Interest AI movement, and helping unblock builders via funding or tool development or connecting efforts together.

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Head of Impact Communications to build and lead a lean, high-impact communications team and work with an agency team, focused on the broader movement surrounding Current AI – not just our organizational story. This role blends strategy and execution: you will shape the narrative of the movement, while also rolling up your sleeves to deliver day-to-day communications. This role will report into the VP of Movement.

This is a foundational role for a builder and storyteller who can craft compelling narratives, establish a distinctive brand voice, and help transform Current AI from a well-funded initiative into a recognised global movement. The right candidate will understand that communications in this context is not just about press releases – it is about shaping a distinct narrative that can shift public discourse around AI.

Working closely with the VP of Movement and the CEO, this role bridges strategy, execution and creativity. You will build Current AI’s communications function from scratch, setting the vision, systems, and tone that will underpin everything from major announcements to everyday content.

The Head of Impact Communications will be responsible for all external communications and brand storytelling, in partnership with an external agency. They will work closely with the programme, policy, and partnership teams to amplify the impact of Current AI’s work – ensuring the organisation’s voice is consistent, credible, and resonant across every channel and audience.

What you’ll do

The Head of Communications will shape and lead Current AI’s communications function, establishing the organisation’s voice, crafting its brand identity, and building its narrative strategy from the ground up. This is an opportunity to shape how a pivotal global institution communicates at a defining moment in AI history.

Be the narrative architect for Current AI

• Develop and own Current AI’s overarching communications strategy, brand voice, and narrative framework.
• Partner closely with the VP of Movement, CEO, and programme leads to translate complex ideas into compelling public-facing stories.
• Establish consistent messaging across all channels, audiences, and geographies – from policymaking experts to technologists to the general public.

Build the communications function and brand identity

• Define and build out the communications function, including hiring, vendor partnerships, and editorial infrastructure.
• Establish Current AI’s visual identity, tone of voice, and brand guidelines in coordination with design partners.
• Develop and manage an editorial calendar, ensuring proactive and reactive communications are coordinated across the organisation.
• Build an internal communications practice that keeps the growing team aligned, informed, and inspired.
• Act as the primary internal counterpart and manager for any external communications agencies or consultants.

Enable and accelerate fundraising and external credibility, lead partnerships

• Build and manage relationships with journalists, editors, and media organisations globally across technology, policy, and public interest beats.
  • Oversee media monitoring, sentiment analysis, and provide strategic outlet recommendations
  • Manage proactive speaking opportunity outreach and executive preparation
• Lead major communications moments: product launches, research releases, summit announcements, and crisis communications.
  • Develop thought leadership and owned content strategy, including op-eds, reports, speeches, and digital content.
  • Develop concise, high-impact launch briefs for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Amplify the work of Current AI’s partners and ecosystem to build a sense of movement, not just institution.
• Ensure all external communications reinforce trust and credibility with funders, governments, and the public.

Champion storytelling across the organisation

• Coach and support internal teams to communicate their work effectively, ensuring programme impact is translated into public-facing narratives.
• Produce and oversee a wide range of content formats: long-form reports, social content, video scripts, website copy, and keynote presentations.
• Define and track key communications metrics, reporting on reach, sentiment, and narrative progress to leadership.
• Evolve the communications approach as the organisation and the AI ecosystem grow and change.

Lead digital and channel strategy

• Own Current AI’s digital presence including website, social media, and newsletter strategy and production.
• Develop audience-specific communications strategies for policymakers, technologists, civil society, the media, and the public.
• Manage relationships and be the internal conduit for with external agencies, designers, and production partners to deliver high-quality content at scale.

Support fundraising and partner communications

• Partner with the fundraising team to develop compelling materials for prospective funders, including decks, impact reports, and case studies.
• Support high-profile events, summits, and conferences with communications planning, talking points, and media strategy.
• Develop communications that support government relations and policy engagement, helping translate technical and political narratives for broad audiences.
• Ensure all partner and funder communications reflect Current AI’s values, tone, and strategic priorities.

What we are looking for

Must-haves

• 7+ years of experience in communications, brand, or storytelling roles, with a track record of building and executing communications functions at mission-driven, technology, or international organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute communications strategies that shift narratives, build movements, or grow organisations’ public profiles.
• Strong media relations skills, including a network of relevant journalists and editors across technology, policy, and international affairs beats.
• Exceptional English writing ability across formats – from op-eds and speeches to social content and press releases – with the ability to adapt voice for different audiences. This includes acting as a hands‑on editor and principal writer for high‑stakes content.
• Experience managing an external communications agency
• Experience building or overseeing brand identity, including visual identity, tone of voice, and cross‑channel consistency.
• Comfort operating in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments, with the ability to navigate different audiences including governments, foundations, technologists, and media.
• Collaborative and cross‑functional working style; experienced in partnering with programme, policy, and partnerships teams to surface and amplify impact.

Nice‑to‑haves

• French proficiency is a strong plus
• Experience in or knowledge of the AI, technology, or public policy sectors
• Experience in international organisations, foundations, or global advocacy movements.

Character traits

We are looking for a communicator who can make complex ideas feel urgent, accessible, and human. You should be someone who:

• Puts the mission before personal credit: Impact‑led to the core, you are committed to delivery, finding professional fulfilment in achieving goals, no matter your own recognition.
• Thrives in the details but speaks in simplicity: You have a natural ability to dive into complex operational mechanics and synthesize clear, actionable paths. Someone who excels at untangling complexity with clear communication
• Puts partnership before competition: Highly collaborative and low ego, you fortify those around you, creating operational disciplines that allow others to lead from their strengths.
• Builds amidst ambiguity: You enjoy building from scratch and are comfortable making high‑stakes decisions with imperfect information. You are solution‑oriented.
• Protects the critical path: You have the judgment to know when to push back or say ‘no’, ensuring the organisation stays aligned and focused.
• Moves fluidly between strategy and execution: You are just as comfortable architecting a three‑year roadmap as you are rolling up your sleeves to fix a broken internal process.
• Does the “unglamorous” work: You believe AI must serve the public interest and do all you can the behind‑the‑scenes to make that a reality. You don’t care if a task is ‘big’ or ‘small’.

The offer

We’re committed to ensuring that team members are supported, well‑compensated, and able to thrive. Expected salary range: €120k-€175k depending on experience and location

Equal opportunity commitment

Current AI is committed to ensuring equal access to employment and preventing all forms of discrimination. All applications will be reviewed fairly, without regard to origin, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religious beliefs, views held, or any other criteria unrelated to professional qualifications. Selection will be based solely on skills, experience, and suitability for the role.