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Head Of Public Engagement / Communications

The Center for AI Safety (CAIS) is a leading research and advocacy organization focused on mitigating societal-scale risks from AI. We address AI's toughest challenges through technical research, field-building initiatives, and policy engagement, along with our sister organization in DC, Center for AI Safety Action Fund.

We're hiring a senior leader to own narrative, reputation, and distribution across all public channels. You'll set strategy, build the team, manage budgets, and run rapid response. This is the DRI for public engagementresponsible for message discipline, speed, and quality at scale. You will report to the Executive Director.

AI-safety communication is at a genuine inflection point. AI safety videos, articles, and social posts are now reaching millions, and public curiosity is compounding by the week. CAIS aims to harness this surge by spinning up several high-leverage projects on an accelerated timeline.

What You'll Do

Define and execute the org-wide public engagement strategy

Own narrative architecture and reputation risk management

Lead rapid response during news cycles and critical moments

Oversee social, video, editorial, and press functions

Build and manage budgets, hiring, and vendor relationships

Align closely with Research, Policy, and Publications

Establish operating cadence, dashboards, and performance standards

What We're Looking For

10+ years in senior communications, public affairs, or media

Experience leading multi-channel teams in high-stakes environments

Strong editorial judgment and crisis instincts

Comfort translating technical work into public narratives

Track record of scaling teams and processes

$140,000 - $240,000 a year

Benefits:

Health insurance for you and your dependents

401K plan + 4% matching

Unlimited PTO

Lunch and dinner at the office

Annual Professional Development Stipend

Access to some of the top talent working on technical and conceptual research in AI safety

The Center for AI Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. In alignment with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact ...@safe.ai. We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.