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About the Team

OpenAIs mission is to ensure that generalpurpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We believe our research will eventually lead to artificial general intelligence a system that can solve humanlevel problems.

Our Communications team aims to supportOpenAIs mission and goals by clearly and authentically explaining our technology values and approach to safely building powerful AI.

About the Role

Were looking for an exceptional communications professional based in Germany to lead OpenAIs communications in the country while also contributing to broader efforts across DACH.

The role will report to our Head of Communications for EMEA and work closely with crossfunctional teams to drive external communications that broadly educate on our technology products and principles with a primary focus on Germany.

The ideal candidate should bring a strong mix of strategic and tactical comms and be able to operate within a fastgrowing global company.

The ability to flex across corporate product GTM and policy / legal topics and 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 Munich Germany.

In this role you will :

Develop communications plans for DACH that support business needs and manage daytoday .

Proactively identify and tell stories that show the benefits of OpenAIs technologies in DACH and build trust in our company.

Forge deep relationships with media and handle enquiries on a number of issues.

Identify public speaking and media opportunities and prepare and brief spokespeople.

Be a core member of the German office team providing strategic counsel and support.

Brief and prepare executives in Germany Switzerland Europe and from the US.

Partner crossfunctionally with teams including GTM Legal Global Affairs and Research.

Were looking for a blend of qualifications including :

12 years of professional PR and Media Relations experience.

Proven success in building relationships and collaborating with media commentators creators executives partners and other stakeholders.

Experience in corporate B2B technology and consumer communications across traditional media and online platforms knowledge of AI.

Proven experience of supporting and briefing executives (local and from the US)

Experience working in international roles for global companies.

Experience managing agency partners.

You might thrive in this role if you :

You want to be part of a small highly experienced team that makes meaningful contributions.

Fluent in German and English (both written and spoken).

Passion for new technologies and helping people understand them.

Strong network of contacts within German and DACH media outlets including national and regional press trade media and digital platforms.

Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to craft clear compelling messages.

Experience handling sensitive issues with the media.

Comfortable in a fast paced environment managing high profile stories under tight deadlines.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Knowledge of German and DACH cultural and business landscape to tailor comms strategies effectively.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that generalpurpose 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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For US Based Candidates : Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and requests can be made via this link.

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At OpenAI we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1