VP of Communications & External Affairs
$290,000–$340,000 year
HybridSan Francisco, California, United States or Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Write and edit external content including policy one-pagers, op-eds, and the Architecture of Governance Substack to translate complex AI governance ideas for policymakers and the public. Own the editorial calendar, shape longer-form reports, and lead rapid response to legislative developments and competing narratives. Build and manage the communications function, including hiring, budget stewardship, and vendor contracts. Develop the overarching narrative, craft briefing materials, and secure earned media across technology and political press. Lead coalition messaging support and internal communications for the board and donors. Monitor the AI policy cycle to produce fast-turn statements under deadline pressure.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in communications, media engagement, storytelling, or PR
- ideally in the public sector and/or technology
- Demonstrated fluency in AI and/or technology policy
- or a track record of rapidly mastering complex technical subject matter
- Excellent writing, editing, and narrative skills
- ability to tailor messaging for different formats and audiences
- Demonstrated experience managing teams, budgets, and external vendors or agencies
- track record of building or scaling a communications function
- Proven ability to direct executive thought leadership
- engage key industry stakeholders
- Politically savvy
- understanding of the interconnected nature of politics and policy
Desired Qualifications
- proven background in communications strategy
- ideally in the tech and government spaces
- a strong media network
- a hunger for promoting new and high-impact policies
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