Communications Professional (AI)

Location: San Francisco, CA; hybrid work model with 3 days per week in the office. Relocation support is available for eligible employees.

Salary: $240,000–$260,000 base pay annually, plus equity, performance-related bonuses for eligible employees, and benefits.

Company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company focused on developing and safely deploying general-purpose artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity.

What you will do

• Develop communications strategies highlighting proactive real-world safety practices and responsible AI.
• Prepare timely responses, statements, FAQs, and backgrounders that make complex information clear and credible.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to anticipate emerging topics and build readiness plans.
• Build relationships with journalists covering AI safety, technology, and policy.
• Advise leaders and teammates on sensitive or fast-moving narratives.
• Establish processes for monitoring external narratives and responding with empathy, accuracy, and care.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional PR and media relations experience.
• Experience with AI technologies or a strong personal interest in AI.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex technical information into clear, persuasive external-facing content.
• Proven success building relationships and collaborating with press, executives, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Clear thinking, good judgment, and calm focus on high-profile projects.
• Precision, accountability, and creative thinking about framing and narrative.
• Interest in helping shape public understanding of safe and responsible AI.

Nice to have

• Corporate and/or crisis communications experience.
• In-house communications experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with three office days per week and relocation support for eligible employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, paid parental and caregiver leave, paid time off, sick or safe time, and company holidays.
• Mental health and wellness support, life and disability coverage, and an annual learning and development stipend.
• Daily office meals and eligible meal delivery credits.

Hiring process

• Additional benefits details are provided during the hiring process.
• Background checks are administered in accordance with applicable law.