Communications Manager, Safeguards

Anthropic is seeking a strategic communications professional to drive messaging for Anthropic's Safeguards (Trust & Safety) work, with a focus on making these critical topics accessible and meaningful for everyday users. The role involves crafting narratives that resonate with media, policymakers, researchers, and the broader public, and helping differentiate Anthropic's approach to building responsible AI. The role requires working with technical teams to distill complex information into engaging campaigns and editorial content.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute communication strategies that explain the work of Anthropic's Safeguards team, with emphasis on helping everyday users understand safety measures; Plan for and manage crisis communications and provide counsel to stakeholders on potential issues and risks; Own the comms strategy for product safety work, including new model launches, product features, and harm areas such as child safety, well-being, and mental health; Lead cross-functional communications projects aligning safeguards, research, product, policy, and legal teams around shared messaging and campaigns; Craft messaging for major company announcements and milestones for technical and non-technical audiences; Build strong relationships with journalists and relevant influencers; Oversee executive interviews and speaking engagements

Requirements

8+ years of experience working in communications, ideally at a high-growth technology company with consumer facing products; Strong record of building proactive communications campaigns that resonate with a diverse range of audiences; Ability to translate complex technical language into compelling messaging for everyday users; Superb written and verbal communication skills; Excellent at media relations and issues management; Experience working with research teams and cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams; Enjoy working in a fast-paced, small, experienced, and impactful team; Excited to translate insights about AI for broader audiences; Results-oriented, with a bias toward flexibility and impact; Care about ensuring that transformative AI systems are developed safely; 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

Nice to 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

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits; Optional equity donation matching; Generous vacation and parental leave; Flexible working hours; Lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues