Government Partnerships Communications Lead

About The Team

OpenAI's mission is to develop general-purpose artificial intelligence that benefits all of humanity. Our Communications team encompasses External Communications, Internal Communications, and other specialized communication roles. This group is responsible for articulating our technology, values, and approach toward the safe development of powerful AI in a transparent and authentic manner.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled communications expert to lead and manage the communications efforts related to OpenAI's collaborations with federal, state, and local government entities, alongside broader public-sector engagements. Responsibilities include crafting narratives about government use of AI, supporting critical partner and customer milestones, and conveying information across priority sectors such as cybersecurity, biodefense, national security, and science.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive communication strategies that inform media, policymakers, customers, and the public about OpenAI's government collaborations and public-sector projects.
• Create proactive campaigns and highlight case studies demonstrating AI's ability to enhance public services, empower government workforce, and support vital missions.
• Manage communications across important sectors including cybersecurity, biodefense, national security, and science.
• Foster strong connections with national, state, and local government media, technology journalists, policy experts, and enterprise media while handling incoming media requests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Global Affairs, public-sector go-to-market, legal, product, research, safety, and security divisions.
• Advise senior leadership and partners in preparing for interviews, speeches, events, and other public engagements.
• Identify potential communication risks and devise strategies for mitigation and response.

Desired Qualifications

• A minimum of seven years’ experience in professional communications and media relations, preferably involving government, enterprise technology, national security, cybersecurity, or biodefense sectors.
• Demonstrated success in planning and executing media campaigns aligned with policy, partnership, or business objectives.
• Strong ability to convert complex technical and policy subjects into clear and credible narratives for external audiences.
• Proven aptitude for building productive relationships with media, executives, government partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Sound political and policy insight, a high degree of ownership, and comfort working effectively in fast-paced, loosely structured environments.

Work Environment & Location

This position is based in Washington, DC, and will require occasional travel.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $234,000 to $260,000.

Additional Information

OpenAI is dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of legally protected characteristics including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, among others. Background checks will be conducted in compliance with applicable legal standards. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.