Media Relations, Corporate Communications Job at OpenAI, San Francisco, CA

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  • OpenAI
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

About the Team

OpenAI’s mission is to ensure that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.

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 seeking an exceptional PR professional to join our nimble, high-impact team, focusing on strategic communications related to our mission to develop Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) that benefits all of humanity. This role will prioritize building and protecting OpenAI’s reputation by managing complex narratives, addressing critical issues, and ensuring transparent communication with external audiences. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive strategic communications that reinforce trust in our AI technologies, reporting directly to our Corporate Communications Lead.

The ideal candidate should bring a strong blend of strategic vision and hands-on communications expertise, with the ability to navigate complex issues in a rapidly evolving environment.

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:

  • Develop and implement communication strategies that enhance brand reputation and address critical issues related to AI.

  • Provide strategic counsel and support to team members across the organization, focusing on risk mitigation and proactive messaging.

  • Anticipate and identify communication risks and develop strategies to address and mitigate these risks.

  • Lead the creation and execution of integrated communication plans, including rapid response strategies, media statements, and external materials focused on key topics.

  • Build and maintain deep relationships with media and manage inbound requests, particularly those involving high-stakes issues.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Research, Legal, Product, and other teams at OpenAI to ensure alignment on communications.

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

  • 10+ years of professional PR and media relations experience, with a strong emphasis on corporate and/or crisis communications; in-house experience is a plus.

  • Exceptional ability to translate complex, technical information into clear, persuasive, and accessible content for external audiences.

  • Experience working closely with legal teams on communications related to corporate and litigation issues.

  • Familiarity with AI technologies or a strong personal interest in the field of artificial intelligence.

  • Proven success in building relationships and collaborating with press, executives, partners, and other stakeholders.

You’ll thrive in this role if:

  • You are passionate about contributing to a mission that emphasizes ethical considerations in AI.

  • Building and maintaining relationships are your forte.

  • You are eager to craft and share stories about technology that will have significant global impact.

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

  • Educating general audiences about technical subjects is something you excel at.

  • 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. 

For US Based Candidates: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this  link .

At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology.

Compensation

$240K • Offers Equity

The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

In addition to the salary range listed above, total compensation also includes generous equity and benefits.

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family

  • Mental health and wellness support

  • 401(k) plan with 50% matching

  • Unlimited time off and 13 company holidays per year

  • Paid parental leave (24 weeks) and family-planning support

  • Annual learning & development stipend ($1,500 per year)

Job Tags

Holiday work, Relocation package,

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