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Communications Manager, Safeguards

AnthropicSan Francisco, CA | New York City, NYCommunications
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Salary
$265K — $295K USD
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 8+ yrs
Posted
6 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This position suits an experienced communications professional with a strong background in technology media relations who wants to shape public understanding of artificial intelligence safety. The Communications Manager, Safeguards role is available in San Francisco, California or New York City, New York, and involves driving messaging for trust and safety initiatives.

Role Overview

Anthropic is hiring a full-time Communications Manager for the Safeguards team to create narratives that make technical safety topics accessible to the media, policymakers, researchers, and the general public. Based in San Francisco or New York City, this role requires staff to work from an office at least 25% of the time. The selected professional will translate complex technical information into clear campaigns while managing crisis communications and building relationships with journalists.

Key Responsibilities

Build and execute communication plans that clarify the Safeguards team's work, focusing on everyday user comprehension of safety measures.
Handle crisis communications planning and risk management while advising stakeholders on potential issues.
Manage messaging for product safety initiatives, model releases, and feature rollouts associated with harm areas such as child safety, mental health, and user well-being.
Direct cross-functional communication projects connecting safeguards, legal, policy, product, and research departments.
Write content for major milestones and company announcements tailored for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Form and maintain professional connections with relevant influencers and journalists.
Direct executive speaking engagements and media interviews.

Requirements

Minimum of eight years of professional background in communications, preferably within a consumer-facing, high-growth technology organization.
Demonstrated ability to design proactive communication campaigns that appeal to varied audiences.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the capacity to simplify dense technical terminology for general users.
Proficient expertise in media relations and issues management.
Prior experience collaborating closely with research teams across technical and non-technical departments.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or an equivalent combination of training, education, and professional experience.

Nice to Have

Background working in AI, trust and safety communications, user safety, technology policy, or research-heavy settings.
Previous engagement with engineers, researchers, or product developers.
Direct involvement managing sensitive public issues or crisis communications.
Familiarity discussing controversial technical concepts or emerging technologies.
Knowledge of the responsible technology, security, or AI safety ecosystem.

Skills and Tools

Media relations
Crisis communications
Issues management
Cross-functional collaboration
Technical translation and copywriting

Salary and Benefits

Annual compensation ranging from $265,000 to $295,000 USD.
Competitive benefits package.
Optional equity donation matching.
Generous parental leave and vacation time.
Flexible working hours.

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation focused on building reliable, interpretable, and steerable artificial intelligence systems that remain safe and beneficial for society. Operating as a unified team on large-scale research initiatives, the organization treats AI research as an empirical science akin to biology and physics. The company maintains offices in San Francisco and New York City.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Anthropic careers page to submit an application for this position.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of this job?

The role is based in San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY, with a hybrid policy requiring staff to be in the office at least 25% of the time.

What is the salary range for the Communications Manager, Safeguards position?

The annual salary range is $265,000 to $295,000 USD.

What are the minimum education requirements?

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience is required.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this role?

Yes, Anthropic sponsors visas and retains an immigration lawyer to assist candidates who receive an offer, though they cannot sponsor visas for every role and candidate.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates need 8+ years of experience working in communications, ideally at a high-growth technology company with consumer-facing products.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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