Head of Communications

Far AI, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote (International)

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Lead and scale FAR.AI’s strategic communications function, owning the development and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy to inform policymakers, industry leaders, and the public on AI safety risks and solutions.
• Direct a team of four communications specialists, providing mentorship, setting performance goals, and expanding the team as the division grows from a $1M annual budget.
• Shape and maintain FAR.AI’s authoritative voice across all channels, ensuring messaging is consistent, credible, and aligned with the organization’s mission to advance safe and beneficial AI.
• Build and manage media relations with top-tier journalists and outlets including the New York Times, Financial Times, MIT Technology Review, and Foreign Affairs to secure high-impact coverage, op-eds, and expert commentary.
• Lead rapid-response communications to correct misinformation about AI safety and protect FAR.AI’s reputation as a trusted, neutral source in the field.
• Elevate the public profiles of FAR.AI’s leadership and researchers by coaching them on media engagement, speaking, and platform presence to amplify thought leadership.
• Own the organization’s editorial calendar across all platforms, aligning content with key research releases, events, and policy milestones such as the forthcoming AI model security leaderboard.
• Manage FAR.AI’s website as the primary brand surface, redesigning and optimizing content structure and presentation to clearly communicate mission, research, and impact to diverse audiences.
• Lead the strategy and execution of FAR.AI’s newsletter, defining its voice, editorial direction, and growth plan to establish it as a flagship channel for reaching policymakers and technical stakeholders.
• Oversee organic and paid social media campaigns to expand reach, influence, and engagement across platforms, with measurable goals for audience growth and content performance.
• Partner cross-functionally with research, events, and grantmaking teams to integrate communications into all organizational initiatives and ensure messaging coherence.
• Represent FAR.AI at global industry events and conferences to build credibility as a leading voice in AI safety and strengthen partnerships with other organizations in the field.
• Establish and steward a unified organizational narrative, equipping all staff with messaging frameworks and training to consistently represent FAR.AI’s mission in their external communications.
• Manage relationships with external PR and digital agencies to extend reach and optimize visibility beyond internal capacity.
• Monitor and measure the impact of communications efforts using data and feedback to refine strategy, improve outcomes, and demonstrate ROI to leadership.
• Protect and enhance FAR.AI’s brand as a trusted employer and partner by ensuring all communications reflect integrity, neutrality, and technical rigor.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in communications (e.g., public relations, science journalism, policy communication) or an operational role with significant communication elements
• 2+ years of experience managing people and specialized teams (preferred) or proven ability to lead complex initiatives and align teams without formal authority
• Demonstrated track record of setting strategic vision and executing end-to-end communications initiatives
• Hands-on fluency across earned media, brand, and content to provide credible guidance and feedback
• Strong interest in AI safety and willingness to learn technical concepts to communicate them effectively
• Excellent strategic judgment and ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects and stakeholders simultaneously

🏖️ Benefits

• Compensation range of $175,000–$260,000/year depending on experience and location
• Catered lunch and dinner at FAR.AI offices in Berkeley, CA
• Visa sponsorship available for in-person roles in Berkeley, CA or Singapore
• Employment via FAR.AI (501(c)(3)) in the US or Singapore; EOR or contractor arrangement for international hires
• Opportunity to lead a $1M/year communications division with potential for further growth
• Full-time, long-term position with flexible remote work globally (4 hours overlap with 9am–5pm Pacific time)

Skills & Technologies

Remote

$175k-260k

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About Far AI, Inc.

Far AI is a technology company focused on developing advanced artificial intelligence solutions for the logistics and supply chain industry. Their core product is an AI-powered platform designed to optimize complex logistical operations, including route planning, warehouse management, and demand forecasting. By leveraging machine learning and data analytics, Far AI aims to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the overall resilience of supply chains for their clients. The company serves a diverse range of industries that rely heavily on efficient transportation and inventory management, positioning itself as a key player in the digital transformation of logistics.

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