Head of Policy Communications

About Anthropic

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.

About Anthropic

Anthropic is an AI safety and research company working to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our customers and for society as a whole. Our interdisciplinary team has experience across ML, physics, policy, business and product.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Policy Communications to lead our strategic communications efforts across critical policy areas. This senior leadership role will oversee communications strategy for federal, state, and local policy, societal impacts, safeguards, responsible scaling, security, legal and regulatory issues, and more. You will be responsible for crafting and executing sophisticated communications strategies that shape public understanding of AI policy issues while navigating complex issues and stakeholder landscapes.

As Head of Policy Communications, you will serve as a key strategic advisor to Anthropic’s leadership team and cross-functional partners, managing high-stakes communications in one of the most rapidly evolving and consequential technology sectors. This role demands exceptional judgment, strategic vision, and the ability to translate complex technical and policy concepts into compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences including press, policymakers, regulators, media, policy influencers, and the general public.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute comprehensive policy communications strategies that advance Anthropic's mission and policy objectives
• Lead communications for federal, state, and local policy initiatives, ensuring cohesive messaging
• Oversee strategic narratives around societal impacts of AI, trust and safety measures, responsible scaling policies, legal and regulatory issues, and security frameworks
• Serve as senior communications counsel to C-suite executives and cross-functional partners including policy, legal, societal impacts, and brand marketing
• Build and maintain relationships with key policy stakeholders, including press, government officials, think tanks, and policy influencers

Crisis & Issues Management

• Lead rapid response communications during crises and for issues requiring strategic guidance on tight timelines
• Oversee comprehensive crisis communications playbooks for policy-related scenarios
• Navigate sensitive communications around AI safety incidents, regulatory investigations, and policy debates
• Partner with legal, policy, and security teams to ensure aligned messaging during high-stakes situations

Team & Program Management

• Build and lead a high-performing policy communications team
• Collaborate with corporate communications, product communications, and brand marketing teams to ensure integrated messaging
• Manage relationships with external agencies and consultants specializing in public affairs
• Oversee executive thought leadership programs, including speaking engagements, op-eds, and testimony preparation

Stakeholder Engagement

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with top-tier policy and technology journalists
• Develop strategies for engaging with diverse stakeholder groups including civil society, academia, and industry partners
• Lead communications efforts for major policy announcements, regulatory submissions, and public commitments
• Represent Anthropic in policy forums, industry associations, media partnerships, and multi-stakeholder initiatives

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in policy communications, public affairs, or related fields
• Proven track record leading communications at senior levels in complex, regulated industries
• Deep expertise in federal and state government relations and policy communications
• Exceptional crisis management experience with demonstrated ability to navigate high-stakes, time-sensitive situations
• Strong relationships with policy media, including technology policy, AI/ML, and regulatory beat reporters
• Experience communicating about complex technical topics to non-technical audiences
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with meticulous atten