Global Chief Communications Officer

OpenAI Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 316,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI Foundation seeks a Head of Communications to own the Foundation's communications strategy and reputation. You will lead all internal and external communications, including media relations, thought leadership, and executive visibility.

You will partner with senior leaders to craft a long-term vision, manage rapid, thoughtful responses to press inquiries, and represent the Foundation at media events, aiming to advance AI for humanity.

Qualifications

• Fifteen or more years of experience developing and executing communications strategies for industry-leading organizations. Experience in a fast-growing technology company is preferred.
• Deep understanding of the media industry landscape and hands-on media relations experience with top-tier national media.
• Clear command of leading-edge communications, measurement, and analytics tools. Firm grasp of social media and the broader digital media landscape.
• Proven experience operating on a global level with an international perspective and sensitivity to cultural nuances.

Responsibilities

• Lead all internal and external communications, including media relations, thought leadership, executive visibility, issues management, and leadership and employee communications.
• Help determine the long-term strategy and direction of the organization. Craft and communicate a vision.
• Partner with senior leaders on strategic external positioning to increase their impact as organization advocates. Mentor other executives and spokespeople as they become more active in the public sphere.
• Develop management plans and procedures, and establish an infrastructure to take action as required rapidly. Develop thoughtful, strategic, and meaningful responses to time‑sensitive press inquiries as they arise.
• Act as the organization’s primary media liaison and organization spokesperson for significant initiatives. Represent the organization at media and corporate events.

Skills

Communications strategy

Media relations

Global perspective

Digital analytics

Media contacts

Job description

OpenAI Foundation seeks a Head of Communications to own the Foundation's communications strategy and reputation. You will lead all internal and external communications, including media relations, thought leadership, and executive visibility.

You will partner with senior leaders to craft a long-term vision, manage rapid, thoughtful responses to press inquiries, and represent the Foundation at media events, aiming to advance AI for humanity.