Government Partnerships Communications Lead at OpenAI · LumiJobs

Responsibilities

We are seeking an exceptional communications professional to lead communications support for OpenAI's partnerships with federal, state, and local governments and our broader public-sector enterprise work. This person will help tell the story of how governments are using AI, support major customer and partner moments, and lead communications across priority areas including cybersecurity, biodefense, national security, science, and public-sector adoption.
This role will partner closely with Global Affairs, public-sector go-to-market and partnerships, legal, product, research, safety, and security teams to develop clear external communications for media, policymakers, customers, and the public. The ideal candidate will bring strong strategic and tactical communications judgment, move quickly and collaboratively on complex issues, and have a passion for technology and storytelling.
Developing and executing communications plans that educate press, policymakers, customers, and the public about OpenAI's government partnerships and public-sector work
Building proactive campaigns and customer stories that demonstrate how AI can improve public services, strengthen government workforces, and support critical missions
Leading communications across priority areas including cybersecurity, biodefense, national security, science, and state and local government partnerships
Building deep relationships with national, state, local, technology, policy, and enterprise media and managing inbound requests
Partnering cross-functionally with Global Affairs, public-sector go-to-market, legal, product, research, safety, security, and other teams
Providing counsel and communications support to senior leaders and partners across interviews, speeches, events, and other public moments
Anticipating communications risks and developing thoughtful mitigation and response strategies
You might thrive in this role if you have:
7+ years of professional communications and media relations experience, including work on government, enterprise technology, national security, cybersecurity, biodefense, or other highly scrutinized issues
A strong track record of driving media campaigns in support of policy, partnership, or business priorities

Government Partnerships Communications Lead

Responsibilities

Qualification

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Company

OpenAI

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