Head of Communications, Southern Europe

OpenAIParis, FranceRemote

Job FunctionsDevelop communications plans for Southern Europe that support business needsManage day-to-day executionProactively identify and tell stories that show the benefits of OpenAI's technologies in Southern Europe and build trust in our companyForge deep relationships with media and handle enquiries on a number of issuesIdentify public speaking and media opportunities and prepare and brief spokespeopleBe a core member of the French office team, providing strategic counsel and supportBrief and prepare executives in France and from the USPartner cross-functionally with teams including GTM, Legal, Global Affairs, Research, etc

Job RequirementsProven success in building relationships and collaborating with media, commentators, creators executives, partners, and other stakeholdersExperience in corporate, b2b, technology, and consumer communications - across traditional media and online platforms, knowledge of AIProven experience of supporting and briefing executives (local and from the US)Experience working in international roles for global companiesExperience managing agency partners

Skills12+ years of professional PR and Media Relations experienceProven success in building relationships and collaborating with media, commentators, creators executives, partners, and other stakeholdersExperience in corporate, b2b, technology, and consumer communications - across traditional media and online platforms, knowledge of AIProven experience of supporting and briefing executives (local and from the US)Experience working in international roles for global companiesExperience managing agency partnersFluent in French and English (both written and spoken)Spanish and Italian not required, but helpfulPassion for new technologies and helping people understand themStrong network of contacts within French media outlets, including national and regional press, trade media, and digital platformsExcellent writing and editing skills with the ability to craft clear, compelling messagesExperience handling sensitive issues with the mediaComfortable in a fast-paced environment managing high-profile stories under tight deadlinesAbility to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

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. OpenAI Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy StatementFor US Based Candidates: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link.OpenAI Global Applicant Privacy PolicyAt OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared.

Join us in shaping the future of technology.

Life at OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core. OpenAI is dedicated to putting that alignment of interests first — ahead of profit. Their main product is ChatGPT. They've trained a model called ChatGPT which interacts in a conversational way. The dialogue format makes it possible for ChatGPT to answer followup questions, admit its mistakes, challenge incorrect premises, and reject inappropriate requests. To achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. Our investment in diversity, equity, and inclusion is ongoing, executed through a wide range of initiatives, and championed and supported by leadership. At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology.

Thrive Here & What We Value1. OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives, voices, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.2. Our commitment to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities is demonstrated through our global applicant privacy policy and the option for requests via a provided link.3. We believe in shaping the future of technology by creating AI systems that are safe, reliable, and have human needs at their core. Our mission includes encompassing diverse perspectives, voices, and experiences to benefit all of humanity.4. OpenAI's hybrid work model consists of 3 days in the office per week, promoting a collaborative environment while offering relocation assistance for new employees.5. We prioritize impact by supporting researchers, enabling initiatives that have enduring customer and business impact, focusing on data and insights, preparing for future transformative technologies, and engaging in robust security practices.6. Our commitment to safety is evident through our emphasis on creating AI systems with human needs at their core and a fast-paced environment that provides individuals with high autonomy while valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.7. OpenAI's dedication to ensuring AI benefits all of humanity includes providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, adhering to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and considering qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.