Job Details

Anthropic's mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.

About the role

Anthropic is seeking an experienced Head of Corporate Communications to define and drive our corporate communications strategy. In this role, you will build and lead a global Corporate Communications team, partnering closely with the Head of Communications and other organization leaders to develop differentiated messaging, plans, and programs that resonate with our priority audiences and elevate Anthropic's position in the market.

You will lead issues management, rapid response to industry shifts, and handle major corporate announcements while coaching our executive bench. As the economic and societal impacts of AI technology become increasingly significant, you'll help leverage communications as a vehicle for Anthropic's mission to help society successfully navigate AI's broader implications. The ideal candidate combines exceptional strategic vision with compelling storytelling abilities and the ability to navigate ambiguous situations with sound judgment.

We're looking for a high-energy, proactive leader who offers fresh perspective on communications in the AI era. You'll develop a holistic approach that recognizes the limitations of solely relying on mainstream media, demonstrating deep understanding of internet culture and new media ecosystems to authentically engage our core audiences about AI's role in society and the economy.

You may be a good fit if you:

• Have 15+ years leading corporate communications at high-growth technology companies, with 6+ years managing teams
• Have experience building teams and processes from the ground up
• Can translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Possess truly stellar written and verbal communication skills
• Are high agency and low ego
• Have a strong grasp on new and traditional media
• Display strong operational capabilities
• Are self-driven with a bias to action
• Show excellent judgment and instincts in navigating ambiguous situations
• Maintain epistemic humility while making informed decisions
• Bring an open and curious mindset to deeply understand technical concepts

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a global Corporate Communications team
• Partner with leadership to define a relevant, differentiated corporate communications strategy rooted in robust competitive intelligence
• Translate strategy into break-through campaigns, narratives and initiatives that advance Anthropic's position with relevant audiences
• Lead issues management and rapid response to crises and industry shifts
• Handle major corporate announcements and coach our executive bench
• Drive talent and business momentum narratives
• Protect and advance Anthropic's reputation and brand

The expected salary range for this position is:

$400,000 - $400,000 USD

Logistics

Education requirements: We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Location-based hybrid policy: Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. However, some roles may require more time in our offices.

Visa sponsorship: We sponsor visas. However, we aren't able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every candidate. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to assist with the visa process.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed. We value diverse perspectives and strive to include a range of experiences on our team.

Equal opportunity and voluntary disclosures

Anthropic is an equal opportunity employer. For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to voluntary self-identification. Completion is optional and confidential. Any information provided will be kept confidential and used only for reporting purposes as required by law.