Senior Media Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of FAR.AI's earned media strategy, which includes a proactive plan for research releases, events, announcements, and a tailored press strategy for each.

• Determine which findings are newsworthy, identify the appropriate outlets, podcasts, and newsletters to target, and collaborate with researchers and leadership to frame the messaging.

• Establish and nurture relationships with journalists who cover AI and AI policy across national, international, trade, and policy media.

• Navigate communications decisions regarding the publication of safety concerns in cutting-edge models.

• Lead media training for researchers and leadership, encompassing message development, briefing materials, and practice interviews.

• Manage incoming media inquiries, assessing which to respond to and which to decline.

• Compose and distribute op-eds and pitches, collaborating with the technical writer on explanations of research findings.

• Establish goals for each release and ensure organizational accountability to those objectives.

• Report directly to Lauren Reid within the Communications team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in media relations, press strategy, or journalism, including the execution of campaigns independently.

• Established connections with journalists covering AI and AI policy topics.

• A proven track record of securing coverage in prestigious media outlets.

• An informed perspective on the portrayal of AI risk and a clear understanding of what constitutes quality coverage.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment under competing pressures, including the skill to place a story that critiques a prominent organization without damaging the relationship.

• Comfort engaging with technically adept reporters who will verify the claims made.

• Excellent writing skills with a capacity for quick turnaround times.

• A background in journalism focused on technology or policy is preferred.

• Experience in preparing researchers or executives for podcast and broadcast interviews is preferred.

• Familiarity with designing or conducting media training programs is preferred.

• Ability to simplify complex technical or scientific work for a general audience is preferred.

• Experience managing reactive communications is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunity for professional development and growth.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.