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OpenAI · 11 hours ago

Manager, External Communications

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. They are seeking an experienced communications manager to support fast-moving external communications and issues-related work across the organization, focusing on tracking external narratives and synthesizing information for internal stakeholders.

Agentic AIArtificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSaaS
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Growth Opportunities
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Supporting external communications and issues-related initiatives across media and digital platforms
Tracking and synthesizing coverage, online discourse, and emerging themes relevant to OpenAI
Preparing concise internal updates and briefs to support shared understanding and decision-making
Partnering with cross-functional teams to provide context and insight during fast-moving or time-sensitive situations
Helping teams stay aligned as external narratives evolve
Contributing to internal reviews and documentation to improve communications processes over time

Qualification

External communicationsIssues managementMedia monitoringCross-functional collaborationJudgmentClear communication

Required

Experience in external communications, issues management, media monitoring, or a related field
Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments where priorities can shift quickly
Excel at distilling complex or noisy information into clear, actionable insight
Exercise strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive topics
Enjoy collaborative, cross-functional work and supporting teams during high-visibility moments

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company that develops advanced AI models, including ChatGPT. It is a sub-organization of OpenAI Foundation.

H1B Sponsorship

OpenAI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (18)
2021 (10)
2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$79B
Key Investors
The Walt Disney CompanySoftBankThrive Capital
2025-12-11Corporate Round· $1B
2025-10-02Secondary Market· $6.6B
2025-03-31Series Unknown· $40B

Leadership Team

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Fidji Simo
CEO, Applications
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Sam Altman
CEO & Co-Founder
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