Senior AI Policy Communications Lead

The AI Policy Network; Washington; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technology budget

Health insurance stipend

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

The AI Policy Network (AIPN) seeks a Deputy Communications Director in Washington, DC, hybrid. This senior role oversees day-to-day communications, leading earned, owned, and social channels, and stepping in for the Communications Director as needed.

The ideal candidate is a sharp writer with strong news judgment and a track record in press or political communications, capable of strategic planning and hands-on execution under deadline.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of communications experience in political, advocacy, government, campaign, agency, or newsroom settings.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce clean, persuasive copy under tight deadlines.
• Strong news judgment and a working understanding of earning and shaping coverage.
• Demonstrated experience managing media relationships and executing rapid response.
• Based in the D.C. area; hybrid role reporting to our Capitol Hill office at least once per week.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit press releases, statements, op-eds, talking points, and media advisories in AIPN’s voice.
• Build and manage relationships with reporters, producers, and editors; pitch stories and field inquiries.
• Help manage rapid response, turning around statements and reactive material quickly as news breaks.
• Staff principals for interviews and media appearances, including prep and messaging.

Skills

Media relations

Press writing

Strategy development

Crisis communications

Team leadership

Tools

Hubspot

WordPress

Job description

The AI Policy Network (AIPN) seeks a Deputy Communications Director in Washington, DC, hybrid. This senior role oversees day-to-day communications, leading earned, owned, and social channels, and stepping in for the Communications Director as needed.

The ideal candidate is a sharp writer with strong news judgment and a track record in press or political communications, capable of strategic planning and hands-on execution under deadline.