Communications Lead, Cyber

OpenAI’s mission is to ensure that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We’re looking for a senior communications leader to shape how OpenAI communicates about cybersecurity. This person will define the global narrative, lead communications for major product, research, and business milestones, and build sustained programs that explain how OpenAI is helping advance cyber defense while managing the risks created by increasingly capable models. This role reports to the Head of Communications, Business and is based in San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

Define and lead communications strategy for OpenAI’s cybersecurity work, from global narrative development through launches, research, threat reporting, and sustained storytelling; Build a clear, differentiated story about how OpenAI can strengthen cyber defense while developing and deploying advanced capabilities responsibly; Lead communications for major cybersecurity products, model capabilities, research, partnerships, policy initiatives, and company milestones; Partner closely with the Product and Research Communications team, along with Security, Product, Research, Preparedness, Safety, Global Affairs, Go-to-Market, Legal, and Marketing, to deliver coordinated communications across earned, owned, executive, and social channels; Own media engagement and build trusted relationships with leading cybersecurity, technology, national-security, policy, and business press; Advise senior leadership on positioning, messaging, launch strategy, reputation, and communications for high-visibility or fast-moving security issues; Translate complex technical, security, product, and policy decisions into clear and credible communications, while establishing messaging systems and operating rhythms that keep teams aligned

Requirements

12+ years of communications experience, with deep experience in cybersecurity, security technology, threat intelligence, national security, infrastructure, or another highly technical field; Strong press instincts and relationships, with a track record of shaping narratives and landing meaningful coverage with cybersecurity, technology, policy, or business media; Enough technical fluency to work credibly with security researchers, engineers, threat analysts, product leaders, and technical journalists; Experience communicating consequential products, research, threat findings, vulnerabilities, incidents, or policy issues in high-scrutiny environments; Exceptional judgment about accuracy, transparency, confidentiality, and the risks created by imprecise language; Skill advising senior executives and technical leaders through high-visibility moments with calm and clarity; The ability to move fluidly between setting the strategy and executing the details, while aligning diverse stakeholders behind a coherent story

Benefits

Hybrid work model of 3 days per week in office; Relocation assistance