Communications Manager, Frontier AI Research

Snapshot

We're looking for a Communications Manager to join our team and help us share the story of our frontier AI research. In this role, you'll be responsible for communicating our breakthroughs in areas like deep learning, reinforcement learning, and AI for science. You'll work closely with our researchers and engineers to translate complex technical concepts into compelling narratives that resonate with a wide range of audiences, from the scientific community to the general public.

About Us

Artificial Intelligence could be one of humanity’s most useful inventions. At Google DeepMind, we’re a team of scientists, engineers, machine learning experts and more, working together to advance the state of the art in artificial intelligence. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, and collaborate with others on critical challenges, ensuring safety and ethics are the highest priority.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of AI research and shape the public conversation around its potential. You'll play a key role in positioning Google DeepMind as a global leader in the field and helping us to build a future where AI is used to solve some of the world's most pressing challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication strategies for our frontier AI research, as well as our work in AI for science.
• Work closely with our research teams to identify compelling stories and translate technical breakthroughs into clear, accessible language.
• Create a wide range of content, including blog posts, press releases, presentations, and social media updates.
• Manage media relations and build relationships with key journalists and influencers in the tech and science communities.
• Collaborate with our policy, ethics, and social impact teams to ensure our communications are responsible and aligned with our mission.
• Track and measure the impact of our communications efforts and use data to inform our strategy.

About You

We're looking for a creative and strategic communicator with a passion for science and technology. You're a natural storyteller who can take complex ideas and make them engaging and understandable for a broad audience. You're also a collaborative team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

In the spirit of continued knowledge sharing, you'll also be a part of a supportive and collaborative team that is dedicated to helping each other grow and succeed.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a communications role focused on AI research or a related technical field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and compelling narratives.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A deep understanding of the media landscape and experience working with journalists.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a fast-paced research environment.
• A background in science communications or a related field.
• Experience with multimedia content creation, such as video or podcasts.
• A strong network of contacts in the tech and science media.

At Google DeepMind, we value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.