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full-timeCommunications Manager, Safeguards
Anthropic · San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY
Anthropic is an AI research and development company focused on creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable artificial intelligence systems. As a Communications Manager for Safeguards, you will lead the narrative surrounding the company's trust and safety initiatives. This role involves distilling complex technical research into accessible messaging for diverse audiences, including policymakers, journalists, and everyday users. You will be responsible for developing proactive communication strategies for product safety features and model launches, while also managing reactive crisis communications. The position requires close collaboration with legal, policy, research, and product teams to ensure messaging is accurate and impactful. You will oversee executive communications, manage media relationships, and craft campaigns that highlight the company's commitment to responsible AI development. This role is well-suited for a seasoned communications professional with significant experience in high-growth technology environments. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in media relations, issues management, and the ability to translate intricate technical concepts into compelling, public-facing narratives. Experience within the AI, trust and safety, or technology policy sectors is highly valued for this position.
About Anthropic 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 We're seeking a strategic communications professional to join our team and drive messaging for Anthropic’s Safeguards (Trust & Safety) work, with a focus on making these critical topics accessible and meaningful for everyday users. In this role, you'll craft compelling narratives that resonate with media, policymakers, researchers, and the broader public that help differentiate Anthropic’s approach to building responsible AI. The ideal candidate is highly skilled and a creative storyteller with strong proactive and reactive muscle. This role will require working with technical teams to distill complex, technical information into engaging campaigns and editorial that resonate broadly. They should be able to move fast, think critically, and work collaboratively with a wide range of teams on complex issues. This is a unique opportunity to shape how one of the world's leading AI companies communicates about safety and responsible development of AI systems at a crucial moment in the industry. Responsibilities Develop and execute communication strategies that explain the work Anthropic’s Safeguards team is doing, with a particular emphasis on helping everyday users understand our safety measures Effectively plan for and manage crisis communications and provide counsel to a wide range of stakeholders on potential issues and risks Own the comms strategy for Anthropic’s product safety work including new model launches, product features alongside harm areas like child safety, well-being, and mental health Lead cross-functional communications projects that align that align safeguards, research, product, policy, and legal teams around shared messaging and campaigns Craft messaging for major company announcements and milestones that resonates with both technical and non-technical audiences Build strong relationships with journalists and relevant influencers. Oversee executive interviews and speaking engagements. You May Be a Good Fit If You Have 8+ years of experience working in communications, ideally at a high-growth technology company with consumer facing products. Have a strong record of building proactive communications campaigns that resonate with a diverse range of audiences. Excel at translating complex technical language into compelling messaging that connects with everyday users and are a superb written and verbal communicator. Are excellent at media relations and issues management. Have experience working with research teams and enjoy working cross-functionally with a range of technical and non-technical teams. Want to be part of a fast-paced, small, experienced, and impactful team. Are excited to translate insights about AI for broader audiences. Are results-oriented, with a bias toward flexibility and impact. Care about ensuring that transformative AI systems are developed safely. Strong Candidates May Also Have Experience working in AI, technology policy, trust and safety comms, user safety or research-driven environments Background working with technical teams including researchers, engineers, or product developers Track record of crisis communications or managing sensitive issues in the public eye Experience communicating about emerging technologies or controversial technical topics Understanding of the AI safety, security, or responsible technology ecosystem The annual compensation range for this role is listed below. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. Annual Salary: $265,000 — $295,000 USD Logistics Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience Required field of study: A field relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience Minimum years of experience: Years of experience required will correlate with the internal job level requirements for the position 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 do sponsor visas! However, we aren't able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every candidate. But if we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa, and we retain an immigration lawyer to help with this. 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. Research shows that people who identify a
| Role | Communications Manager, Safeguards |
|---|---|
| Company | Anthropic |
| Location | San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-06 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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