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Communications Manager at Americans for Responsible Innovation

Communications Manager

Americans for Responsible Innovation · DC, US

1 weeks ago

Communications Manager

Americans for Responsible Innovation · DC, US

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About the Role

ARI is seeking a Communications Manager for Frontier AI Safety to drive public understanding and policy momentum on urgent AI governance questions. This role translates complex ideas into compelling narratives for lawmakers, journalists, and the public, and strengthens the communications infrastructure of other AI safety organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage proactive and reactive media communications for frontier AI risks.
  • Design strategic media campaigns in support of policy objectives.
  • Draft, edit, and pitch media statements and exclusives.
  • Monitor the media and policy landscape for engagement opportunities.
  • Develop shared communications templates, rapid-response toolkits, and narrative frameworks for the AI safety community.
  • Help partners develop rapid-response plans.
  • Publish timely online commentary to shape public debate.
  • Sustain coverage and content to build momentum and focus policymaker attention.

Requirements

  • 4–5+ years of experience in policy communications, public affairs, or policy advocacy.
  • Strong writing ability to translate complex policy issues into clear language.
  • Experience working on technology and AI policy.
  • Proven ability to engage with media and contribute to successful communications campaigns.
  • Sound judgment and comfort operating in fast-moving, high-stakes policy environments.
  • Previous professional engagement on artificial intelligence and its societal impacts.
  • Established digital presence and track record of engaging audiences online (preferred).
  • On-the-record media experience (preferred).

Skills

  • Communications
  • Government Affairs
  • Policy
  • Media Engagement
  • Message Discipline
  • Op-ed Drafting
  • Crisis Response
  • Strategic Media Campaigns
  • Writing
  • Public Speaking

Location

  • Washington, DC

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • 4-5+ years

Salary/Compensations

  • $115,000–$135,000 USD

Benefits

  • Healthcare insurance: 85% of premiums covered for employees, partners, and dependents.
  • Discretionary PTO and ~20 office holidays.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% Employer Match.
  • Wellness Benefit: $150/month taxable stipend.
  • Internet & Utilities Reimbursement: $150/month taxable stipend.
  • Home Office Expenses for New Employees: up to $500.
  • Professional Development Stipend: Up to $2,500 annually.
  • Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability: 100% employer-paid.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.

About the Company

  • ARI is a nonprofit organization advocating for artificial intelligence policy in the public interest.
  • We believe in establishing a thoughtful governance framework for rapidly advancing AI technology that protects the public from harm while continuing to foster innovation.
  • ARI takes a bipartisan approach, building coalitions across the political spectrum.

Equal Opportunity

  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or protected veteran status.