Frontier Public Affairs Lead, DeepMind

Frontier Public Affairs Lead, DeepMind Overview

This role sits within DeepMind and focuses on leading public affairs for frontier artificial intelligence. The position is centered on building and executing external engagement and communications strategies that support the organization’s policy priorities, strengthen its presence in key markets, and help shape the broader conversation around safe and responsible frontier AI.

The preferred location for this role is London, although Washington, D.C. is also listed as an option. When applying, candidates are asked to indicate their preferred working location from those two choices. The posting also notes that English fluency is required for all roles unless the job description says otherwise.

What you will do

• Own the strategy for frontier AI public affairs, making sure communications and engagement efforts are aligned with organizational goals and policy priorities.
• Develop the core narrative, policy messaging, and supporting content needed to explain Google DeepMind’s approach to safe and responsible frontier AI to government audiences.
• Create written materials such as blog posts and policy papers that help communicate the organization’s position and priorities.
• Plan and run high-profile events, roundtables, and bilateral meetings with external stakeholders.
• Bring together participants from government, civil society, academia, and technical policy communities to encourage dialogue and support coalition-building.
• Lead multi-channel campaigns aimed at advancing objectives on important issues such as AI for Science, AI safety frameworks, and resilience.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with policymakers, think tanks, and opinion leaders.
• Act as a bridge between external policy debates and internal strategy, helping translate outside developments into actionable internal insight.

What the role requires

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience.
• At least 14 years of experience in public affairs or communications within the technology sector, including experience related to artificial intelligence.
• At least 2 years of experience in the United States, specifically in policy communications and public affairs.
• At least 1 year of experience working in the frontier AI landscape.
• Strong knowledge of technology policy and the ability to quickly understand technical and governance issues.
• The ability to explain complex technical and policy topics clearly to audiences that are not technical.
• Proven influence skills across internal and external stakeholders, along with strong communication ability.
• Experience building durable, trust-based relationships with executive-level stakeholders.
• A track record of designing and delivering successful policy events, summits, or roundtables that meet strategic goals and help form lasting coalitions among officials and experts.
• Comfort working in a global environment where collaboration across regions is important.

Compensation and benefits

• For the U.S. location, the salary range is listed as $221,000 to $307,000 USD.
• The U.S. package also includes a 15% bonus, equity, and benefits.
• Eligible U.S.-based employees receive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• A 401(k) plan with company match is included.
• Paid vacation is 20 days per year, accruing at 6.15 hours per pay period during the first five years of employment.
• Sick leave is 40 hours per year, with the amount increasing to 69 hours per year for Seattle employees, and the policy includes 5 discretionary sick days per instance.
• Maternity leave is listed as 28 to 30 weeks through short-term disability plus baby bonding leave.
• Baby bonding leave is 18 weeks.
• There are 13 paid holidays each year.
• Google notes that equity is granted at Alphabet’s discretion and is governed by the relevant stock plan, board or delegate approval, and the grant agreement.

Additional information

Google states that it is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and emphasizes its commitment to building a workforce that reflects the users it serves. The company says it does not accept agency resumes and will not pay fees for unsolicited resumes. It also explains that applicants’ profile and application information are subject to Google’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy.

The posting does not include any information about visa sponsorship or work authorization requirements.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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