Head of Communications, Southern Europe

OpenAI’s mission is to ensure that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We believe our research will eventually lead to artificial general intelligence, a system that can solve human-level problems. 

Our Communications team goal is to support OpenAI's mission by clearly and authentically explaining our technology, values, and approach to safely building powerful AI.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced communications professional to join our small, high-impact team in Europe to lead communications for Southern Europe, covering France, Italy and Spain.

We need someone who can flex across corporate, product, GTM and policy/legal topics (in partnership with the European regional team and San Francisco HQ). This role is based in Paris, France. 

In this role, you will:

• Develop communications plans for Southern Europe that support business needs and manage day-to-day execution. 
• Proactively identify and tell stories that show the benefits of OpenAIs technologies in Southern Europe and build trust in our company.
• Forge deep relationships with media and handle enquiries on a number of issues.
• Identify public speaking and media opportunities and prepare and brief spokespeople..
• Be a core member of the French office team, providing strategic counsel and support.
• Brief and prepare executives in France and from the US.
• Partner cross-functionally with teams including GTM, Legal, Global Affairs, Research, etc 

 We’re looking for a blend of qualifications, including: 

• 12+ years of professional PR and Media Relations experience.
• Proven success in building relationships and collaborating with media, commentators, creators executives, partners, and other stakeholders. 
• Experience in corporate, b2b, technology, and consumer communications - across traditional media and online platforms, knowledge of AI.
• Proven experience of supporting and briefing executives (local and from the US)
• Experience working in international roles for global companies 
• Experience managing agency partners.

You might thrive in this role if you: 

• You want to be part of a small, highly experienced team that makes meaningful contributions.
• Fluent in French and English (both written and spoken). Spanish and Italian not required, but helpful.
• Passion for new technologies and helping people understand them.
• Strong network of contacts within French media outlets, including national and regional press, trade media, and digital platforms.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages.
• Experience handling sensitive issues with the media.
• Comfortable in a fast paced environment managing high profile stories under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of French and Southern Europe cultural and business landscape to tailor PR strategies effectively.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. 

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