Head of Communications

About the role

FAR.AI is seeking a Head of Communications to lead and scale our strategic communications efforts. You will work closely with our research and events teams to effectively communicate complex ideas about AI safety to key decisionmakers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop & Lead Communications Strategy
  Create and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aimed at engaging key decisionmakers (policymakers, AI researchers, & industry leaders) and shaping public understanding of AI safety.

• Ensure messaging is clear, impactful, and consistent across all channels and initiatives.

• Oversee the development of content, including policy-focused technical content and social media strategies.

• Media Relations & Public Engagement
  Leverage your relationships with key journalists and media outlets to secure high-impact coverage, op-eds, and expert commentary in influential policy and technical outlets (e.g. New York Times, Financial Times, MIT Technology Review, Foreign Affairs).

• Lead rapid response communications to address misconceptions surrounding AI safety and ensure the organization's narrative remains accurate and credible.

• Partner with internal leaders and subject-matter experts to sharpen their public profiles, media and speaking skills, and platform presence as credible external voices for FAR.AI.

• Own the media kit and the interview-readiness that keeps FAR.AI top-of-mind for journalists covering the space.

• Team Leadership & Coordination
  Lead, mentor, and expand the communications team, including content specialists and social media experts.

• Coordinate with internal teams, including research, events and policy, to ensure messaging aligns with FAR.AI’s mission and research focus.

• Oversee external agencies' relationships (e.g. PR, social) to grow reach and visibility.

• Content Strategy & Execution
  Own the cross-channel editorial calendar, aligning content to organizational priorities and key moments.

• Own FAR.AI’s website as its primary brand surface, shaping content, structure, and presentation so it clearly communicates who we are and what we stand for.

• Ensure content resonates with diverse audiences, including technical researchers, policymakers, and the general public.

• Lead the social media strategy, including organic posts and paid campaigns, to grow FAR.AI’s reach and influence.

• Oversee the newsletter, setting its editorial direction, voice, and growth strategy, to make it a flagship channel for reaching key audiences and reinforcing the brand narrative.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Brand Building
  Oversee FAR.AI’s brand, protecting our reputation as a trusted neutral source on AI and strengthening our attractiveness as an employer and partner.

• Represent FAR.AI at industry events and conferences, building our reputation as a trusted AI safety authority.

• Establish and steward a consistent organizational voice, equipping staff across all teams with the messaging, framing, and confidence to represent and amplify FAR.AI’s narrative in their own work and channels.

• Collaborate with other AI safety organizations to amplify our collective impact and drive key AI safety initiatives forward.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in a communications role (e.g. public relations, science journalism, policy communication) or an operational role with significant communication elements (e.g., product launches, entrepreneurial ventures).
• 2+ years of experience managing people and specialized teams (preferred); or a proven ability to lead complex initiatives, manage dependencies, and align teams to deliver strong results without formal authority.
• Track record of setting strategy and vision in comms, brand, or an adjacent domain, defining direction and priorities.
• Experience leading initiatives (preferably comms) end to end, from goals and strategy setting through team and cross-functional delivery.
• Demonstrated use of measurement and feedback to evaluate impact and improve the work.
• Hands-on fluency across earned media, brand, and content to make sound calls and give credible feedback in each, even where you're not the deepest expert.
• An interest in AI safety and our mission, and a willingness to learn.
• Excellent strategic judgment and ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Ability to build alignment across diverse perspectives and steer them toward a coherent strategic direction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in crafting clear, concise, and impactful content for a range of audiences (e.g., researchers, policymakers, the public).
• Ability to synthesize complex technical topics into easily digestible content for non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with the AI landscape and experience engaging with key stakeholders (governments, AI companies, policy think tanks).
• Track record of driving earned media, from strategy through placement, built on strong journalist relationships.
• Entrepreneurial experience with a proven ability to launch new initiatives, develop innovative strategies, and build communications from the ground up.
• Background in advocacy or political communications (at an advocacy group or in Congress/the Administration), particularly in technology and innovation policy.
• Track record of building and scaling communications teams, particularly in early-stage, fast-growing organizations.
• Experience in digital grassroots and running social media campaigns.
• Productive and strong relationships with high profile/reach journalists in the tech and policy spaces.
• On-the-record experience.