Head of Communications – AI research

Position Overview

FAR.AI is hiring a Head of Communications to lead and expand its communications strategy, ensuring the organization’s voice reaches key stakeholders in government, industry, and academia. This person will direct all communications efforts, shape messaging, oversee content creation, manage media relations, and lead a growing team. The role includes a significant strategic and hands-on component, managing a ~$1M annual budget.

• Type: Full-time (40 hours/week), hybrid or remote with preference for Pacific Time alignment.

• Location: Berkeley, CA preferred, but remote candidates considered.

• Compensation: $140,000–$200,000 base salary, with additional benefits (e.g., catered meals, travel, equipment, PTO).

• Application Process: Includes screening call, task, team interviews, and a potential trial or assessment day.

About FAR.AI

FAR.AI is a nonprofit AI research institute focused on AI safety and policy. Since 2022, it has grown to over 20 staff and produced influential academic work recognized globally. The organization works across research, red-teaming, international coordination, and field-building initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership

• Design and execute a comprehensive communications strategy targeting policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders.

• Own the content pipeline, messaging alignment, and cross-channel narrative strategy.

• Coordinate closely with internal teams to integrate research into public-facing content.

Media & Public Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with high-impact journalists and media outlets.

• Lead proactive media outreach and rapid-response communications.

• Ensure consistent, accurate public messaging on AI safety.

Team Management

• Manage and expand the communications team.

• Oversee third-party partnerships (e.g., PR and social agencies).

• Guide execution of social media and policy communication campaigns.

Content & Stakeholder Engagement

• Translate complex research into accessible summaries and visuals.

• Run social media strategy and campaigns.

• Represent FAR.AI in external forums, and build strategic alliances within the AI safety space.

Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of communications leadership experience in policy, science, or technical fields.

• Proven success leading initiatives end-to-end and managing cross-functional teams.

• Strong media relations skills and experience securing major placements.

• Clear interest in AI safety and capacity to communicate technical concepts to varied audiences.

• Strong judgment, multitasking abilities, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in entrepreneurship, political communications, or advocacy.

• Experience leading teams and launching initiatives in early-stage organizations.

• Familiarity with AI policy and existing relationships in the tech media space.

• Social media campaign expertise.

How To Apply

Use the application form on FAR.AI’s website. For questions, contact talent@far.ai. Direct outreach to team members is discouraged.