Head of Communications

Title : Communications Director Reporting to : Executive Director (ED) Location : San Francisco Bay Area, California (in-person) Employment type : Full-time Compensation : $140,000 - $175,000, depending on experience, plus benefits Application deadline : June 30, 2026 Application form : link About Evitable A small number of companies are racing to build superhuman AI. They are doing it openly and at enormousscale, and admit they do not know how to control what they are building. Most Americans have not yet had the chance to understand what the deployment of these systems means for their jobs, their families, and their future, let alone been given a say. Evitable was founded by David Krueger, one of the earliest and most credible voices on the risks of advanced AI. A professor of computer science who has spent over a decade at the forefront of the field, David initiated the landmark Statement on AI Risk, the single sentence signed by the field's leading scientists that put extinction-level concern on the global agenda. He co-authored the paper that introduced the concept of "gradual disempowerment," and served as a founding research director at the UK's AI Security Institute, which he left to do what he believed mattered most and was missing: taking the warning directly to the public. The risks posed by AI are immense and range from mass unemployment to mass surveillance, and even human extinction. But none of this is inevitable. Building ever more powerful AI depends on trillions of dollars of investments, a concentrated supply chain, and the cooperation of governments. That makes it a choice, a deliberate project that can be stopped. The public has a right to know what is being built, and a right to decide whether it should be built at all. Evitable is a communications and movement-building nonprofit that exists to inform the public and build the broad, nonviolent movement that puts the decision over whether, when, and how AI is built in the public's hands, rather than in those of the companies racing for dominance. About the Role Evitable's founder has spent years convincing experts to take AI risk seriously. Evitable's role is to bring this work to a broader audience: sounding the alarm, loudly and publicly, with our communications work. This is a senior role requiring an ability to build out a function and a team. You'll own how Evitable shows up in the world and set our communications strategy, hiring and leading the team that scales it. Your work will determine how Evitable operates in a contested media landscape, and how it turns public attention into a movement. What You'll Own Own Evitable's narrative and messaging, and decide how the organization controls how AI risk is spoken about. Test and sharpen messages through polling, focus groups, and live feedback, and develop bold, original communications products, with distinctive framings, experiences, and imagery that lands across diverse audiences. Lead earned, owned, social, and paid media to put Evitable in front of the American public. Build the editorial and platform strategy, run rapid response, and convert the founder's existing reach into national visibility for the organization. Create a clear, citable library of resources that educates the public and lets journalists and policymakers find what they need in minutes. Prepare and protect David and other researchers as credible public voices, owning media training, talking points, and readiness for high-stakes moments. Hire, manage, and grow a team of media specialists across these functions, setting clear standards and holding the work to measurable results. Partner with movement building and policy so communications feeds volunteer growth, coalition coordination, and advocacy. What We're Looking For Essential A senior communications leader with command of the full PR and comms toolkit: media relations, social, paid, brand, content, and message testing. A track record of shaping public conversation or building a movement, and of drawing mass attention to an issue or cause. Proven ability to set communications strategy and execute it in a lean environment. Experience building and leading teams and managing vendors to results. A gift for translating complex, expert material into language that moves a general audience. Alignment with Evitable's mission. Preferred Experience in advocacy, campaigns, or political communications. Understanding of the AI risk landscape and adjacent areas such as tech policy or digital and privacy rights. Experience with adversarial or contested media environments and bipartisan messaging. Hands-on social growth experience, including short-form and clip-based content. Innovative approaches to tracking news cycles and shifts in public opinion at scale. Compensation and Benefits $140,000 - $175,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 2% 401(k) match, and unlimited paid time off in addition to federal holidays. This is a full-time, in-person role based in the San Francisco Bay Area, and applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Application Process We use a consistent, six-stage process designed to be fair and to show you the real work before either of us commits more time: Initial Application Submit your resume/CV and the application form. We review every application against a consistent rubric. Working Interview (~1 hour, unpaid) Rather than a traditional interview, we ask you to complete a short practical exercise that reflects the day-to-day work of the role. It gives us a clear picture of how you think and work, and a realistic sense of what the job looks like. Short Interview (~30 min) A relaxed conversation about your motivation and fit, plus anything we want to explore from your working interview. Paid Work Test A deeper, scoped task that mirrors real Evitable work, paid for your time and assessed against a written rubric. On-Site Interview You meet several team members and key stakeholders in structured conversations tied to the role and our values. Reference Checks We speak with two professional references, with questions tailored to the role and your background, before any offer.