Senior Communications Consultant

Institute of Foundation Models

$120K — $145K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of communications experience in AI, technology, or scientific research fields
  • Proven track record of advising senior leaders and researchers
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible narratives
  • Experience with strategic communications for influential audiences
  • Knowledge of research communications strategy and methods

Responsibilities

  • Shape and refine the Institute's research communications strategy
  • Translate complex research into clear narratives for various audiences
  • Collaborate with leadership to identify and promote high-impact research
  • Develop strategies for model releases, papers, and open-source projects
  • Enhance the Institute's external profile through media and public engagements
  • Guide messaging and strategic positioning for major research launches

Benefits

  • Full-time position with potential for flexible time commitment
  • Opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers and industry experts
  • Access to top-tier media and influential platforms for professional exposure
  • Engagement in cutting-edge fields such as AI and scientific research
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Senior Communications Consultant:

Bring 10+ years of relevant communications experience, ideally across AI, technology, scientific research, or similarly technical fields, with a track record of providing strategic counsel to senior leaders and researchers and translating sophisticated technical concepts for influential audiences.

Scope: Full time with potential time commitment refinement in January 2027.

Research Communications:

Help Shape the Institute's research communications strategy, translating complex work across foundation models, AI systems, and emerging research into clear, compelling narratives for technical, industry, and broader audiences.

Partner with Institute leadership and researchers to identify high-impact research, refine positioning, and develop communications strategies around model releases, papers, benchmarks, open-source projects, and scientific milestones.

Strengthen the Institute's external research profile, identifying opportunities to elevate researchers through top-tier media, conferences, speaking engagements, podcasts, technical communities, and other influential platforms.

Advise on major research launches and communications moments, helping shape messaging, launch strategy, stakeholder engagement, and external positioning while anticipating reputational, technical, and competitive considerations.

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