Communications Manager, Safeguards

San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY · San Francisco · USD 265,000-295,000 / year · 8+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 6, 2026

At a glance

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.

Anthropic is seeking a strategic communications professional to drive messaging for the company's Safeguards (Trust & Safety) work.
The role focuses on making critical safety topics accessible and meaningful for everyday users by crafting compelling narratives for media, policymakers, researchers, and the public.
This position offers an opportunity to shape how a leading AI company communicates about safety and responsible development during a crucial moment in the industry.

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

Have 8+ years of experience working in communications, ideally at a high-growth technology company with consumer facing products
Have a strong record of building proactive communications campaigns that resonate with a diverse range of audiences
Excel at translating complex technical language into compelling messaging that connects with everyday users and be a superb written and verbal communicator
Be excellent at media relations and issues management
Have experience working with research teams and enjoy working cross-functionally with a range of technical and non-technical teams
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
A field of study relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience

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

Location-based hybrid policy requiring staff to be in one of the offices at least 25% of the time, though some roles may require more time in offices.