Director of Strategic Communications

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🗽 New York – Remote

🗽 New York – Remote

💵 $139k - $245k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🗣️ Communications

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OpenMined

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2017

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

💰 Non Equity Assistance on 2017-10

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

OpenMined is a foundation dedicated to creating open-source privacy software that empowers data owners to securely share their non-public data for research purposes. Their flagship product, Syft, enables researchers to perform remote data science without compromising data privacy, security, or intellectual property. By connecting researchers with sensitive data while protecting individual privacy and maintaining the integrity of the data, OpenMined aims to foster collaboration among organizations to enhance research outcomes across various scientific fields.

📋 Description

• Own OpenMined’s narrative and external voice across press, policy and the research community. • Write technical content such as blog posts and explainers showcasing OpenMined’s products and work, and build writers or an editorial team as needed. • Plan and run communications for major announcements, including joint announcements with partner organizations. • Build a network of outside experts who can reproduce and vouch for OpenMined’s results, and brief them before releases. • Build relationships with technology, AI and policy reporters and secure coverage based on demonstrated results. • Support the Executive Director’s public voice, positions and speaking calendar. • Prepare spokespeople for interviews, panels and policy roundtables. • Lead fast, accurate responses to questions and criticism on X, Hacker News, Reddit and GitHub, and run the process for correcting public claims. • Keep messaging consistent across OpenMined and its separately branded products in partnership with marketing. • Report to Lacey Strahm, VP of Growth & Impact, and work closely with Andrew Trask, the research and policy team, and marketing.

🎯 Requirements

• 4+ years leading communications (press, narrative, announcements), including for a technical, ideally AI-focused, research and/or policy organization. • Has worked as a software engineer, or has equivalent hands-on technical depth: can use our open-source software and write content with technical roots yourself. • Handled public technical claims that experts examined and challenged, including fast responses and corrections. • Wrote for, or ran communications for, a senior leader with a public profile. • Writes clearly and explains technical work without over-claiming. • Placed stories with technology, AI, science or policy press. • Preferred (Nice-to-Haves): Existing relationships with AI and technology reporters, and with policy press. • Coordinated joint announcements with large technology partners. • Managed a PR firm, communications contractors, or a writer. • Rapid-response experience in technical online communities. • Familiarity with AI safety, AI governance and privacy technology.

🏖️ Benefits

• Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, focused on social impact rather than profit, offering the chance to make a meaningful difference in the world. • US employee benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions; Retirement: 403(b) plan, the 401(k) equivalent for non-profits. • Open Source Contribution: Make a real impact by contributing to an Open Source project that benefits a broad community. • Collaborative Global Team: Join a dynamic, international team that values collaboration and diversity. • Flexible Work Hours: Enjoy the autonomy to structure your work hours around what best fits your life and productivity. • Fully Remote Work: Work remotely within the location requirements for this role. • Flexible Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with flexible vacation days, alongside recognition of local national holidays.

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