Communications Director, Policy

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: New York
Posted on: February 11, 2025

Job Description:

San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Washington, DCAs the Communications Director, Policy at Scale AI, you will lead the strategy and execution of our public policy communications efforts. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and communicating Scale AI's position on key policy issues impacting AI, the future of flexible work, and technological innovation. In this role, you will be responsible for managing both proactive and reactive communications related to policy.The Communications Director, Policy will work closely with the executive team, external stakeholders, and public policy experts to enhance Scale AI and Outlier's reputation as a leader in responsible AI development and the future of flexible work. Your efforts will help drive the company's mission to build a trustworthy AI ecosystem while engaging with policymakers, regulators, and the media.You Will:

• Develop and execute communications strategies that elevate Scale AI's position on policy issues, ensuring alignment with the company's broader objectives and values.
• Lead the creation of messaging and content that communicates Scale AI's policy stance to key audiences, including regulators, government officials, industry groups, and the media.
• Serve as a key spokesperson for the company on policy matters, responding to media inquiries and public policy debates.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including legal, product, and policy, to ensure all communications take a "one-team" approach.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key influencers, stakeholders, and advocacy groups to support Scale AI's policy priorities.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on policy-related communications and reputation management.
• Monitor and track policy developments, providing timely updates and strategic recommendations for communication responses.
• Manage crisis communications related to policy challenges, ensuring the company's reputation is protected and its policy objectives are advanced.Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in policy communications or public affairs, with a strong track record of success in communications leadership roles.
  • Expertise in AI, technology, labor or related sectors, with deep knowledge of the policy landscape around emerging technologies.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communications plans, including messaging, media outreach, and crisis management.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex policy issues for diverse audiences.
  • Strong relationship-building skills and experience engaging with government officials, industry stakeholders, and media.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams and fostering collaboration across departments.
  • Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the intersection between policy, public perception, and business objectives.Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position, determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity-based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You'll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend.Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of San Francisco, New York, Seattle is:$204,000 - $244,000 USDAbout Us:At Scale, we believe that the transition from traditional software to AI is one of the most important shifts of our time. Our mission is to make that happen faster across every industry, and our team is transforming how organizations build and deploy AI. Our products power the world's most advanced LLMs, generative models, and computer vision models. We are trusted by generative AI companies such as OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft, government agencies like the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, and enterprises including GM and Accenture. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an affirmative action employer and inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@scale.com.
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