Deputy Communications Director

About the role

The AI Policy Network (AIPN) is a bipartisan, independent 501(c)(4) advocacy organization dedicated to advancing secure AI development that serves America's economic prosperity, technological leadership, and national security. We provide policymakers with technically-grounded perspectives on emerging AI capabilities and risks, with particular focus on ensuring advanced AI systems remain reliable, controllable, and aligned with their intended purposes.

The role

AIPN is hiring a Deputy Communications Director to help lead a growing communications team. You will work directly with the Communications Director on strategy and message, run the production of AIPN's written and digital output, and keep a productive team's work on schedule.

The specific roles on this team may flex depending on the strengths of the person in this role and the person serving as the Press Secretary. You may take on more direct press work, more owned-channel work, or more principal-facing strategy.

• Location: Washington, D.C. (hybrid)
• Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000
• Reports to: Communications Director

Responsibilities

Strategy and message

• Develop communications strategy and messaging with the Communications Director
• Write and edit op-eds, talking points, briefing memos, and long-form materials for principals
• Run the communications team's day-to-day operations, helping to execute the long-term strategy set by executive leadership and the Communications Director

Production and project management

• Run the team's editorial calendar; track deadlines and deliverables across press, digital, and events
• Coordinate report launches, polling releases, and other multi-day rollouts
• Edit the team's output for quality and consistency of voice

Owned channels

• Oversee AIPN's social media presence and content calendar
• Maintain consistent messaging across web, email, and social
• Supervise contractors and junior staff as the team grows

Press (in coordination with the Press Secretary)

• Contribute to press strategy, rapid response, and principal prep
• Cultivate reporter relationships where they complement the Press Secretary's

Required qualifications

• 5-8+ years of communications experience in political, advocacy, government, or campaign settings
• Strong writing and editing under deadline; ability to edit others' work, not just your own
• Experience running a comms product or campaign end to end
• Demonstrated ability to work across the political spectrum
• Based in the D.C. area; available to commute to meetings and events in D.C. or our Capitol Hill office

Preferred qualifications

• Experience leading or co-leading a communications shop
• Relationships with technology or national security journalists
• Staff supervision or vendor management experience
• Familiarity with social platforms and content management systems
• Background in AI or national security policy

Benefits

Technology budget, stipend for health insurance, and unlimited PTO.