About the Team
OpenAI’s mission is to ensure that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.
Our Communications team includes PR/Media Relations, Internal Communications, Events, Design, Community & Social, and other strategic comms functions. This team’s ethos is to support OpenAI's mission and goals by clearly and authentically explaining our technology, values, and approach to safely building powerful AI.
About the Role
We're looking for an exceptional communications professional based in Singapore to lead OpenAI's communications in the country while also contributing to broader efforts across Southeast Asia.
The role will report to our Head of Communications for APAC and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive external communications that broadly educate on our technology, efforts, and principles, with a primary focus on Singapore.
The growing impact and visibility of ChatGPT and our other technologies has led to high-profile and widespread interest in OpenAI from reporters and media outlets all over the world. We believe it is our responsibility to educate external audiences about the benefits and risks of our technology, communicate our values and intentions, and explain our approach to the safe development and deployment of AI.
The ideal candidate should bring a strong mix of strategic and tactical comms ownership within a fast-growing, global company. Ability to move quickly and collaboratively on complex issues in a changing environment is critical. Passion for new technology and storytelling is key.
This role is based in Singapore.
In this role, you will:
Develop and execute proactive communications plans including strategies for educating press, policymakers, and the general public in Singapore, as well as additional countries in Southeast Asia
Forge deep relationships with local media and manage inbound requests on a range of issues
Partner cross-functionally with global affairs, legal, product, and other teams in Southeast Asia
Provide counsel and support to team members across the organization
Anticipate comms risks and establish risk mitigation strategies
We’re looking for a blend of qualifications, including:
10+ years of professional PR and media relations experience
In-house experience in a fast-paced, technology-focused environment is a must
Strong track record of driving media campaigns in support of commercial, product and policy priorities
Background in technology communications and an interest in AI
Proven success in building relationships and collaborating with press, executives, partners and other stakeholders
You’ll thrive in this role if:
You want to be a part of a small, highly-experienced team that makes meaningful contributions
Building and maintaining relationships are your forte
You want to tell stories about technology that will have significant impact on the world
You seek and are comfortable managing high-profile, highly visible stories
Educating general audiences about highly technical subjects is a challenge you enjoy
You excel in both strategy and tactical execution
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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