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OpenAI is seeking an Infrastructure Communications Lead to advance data center development through strategic communications, community engagement, and stakeholder management. This role bridges communications, permitting, and community engagement teams to move data center projects forward while shaping OpenAI's public perception in the infrastructure and AI sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with permitting and community-engagement teams to understand local concerns and support project progress
- Develop and execute press and storytelling initiatives around community engagement projects in local data center communities
- Craft and scale communication narratives around operating principles as OpenAI scales its infrastructure footprint
- Create clear narratives explaining projects, energy needs, and policy positions to relevant stakeholders
- Connect policy, communications, and project teams to ensure alignment between messaging and development needs
- Build cross-team alignment, influence decisions, and resolve issues spanning policy, communications, and development
- Collaborate with Public Affairs teams on integrated communications initiatives and creative channel strategies
- Shape energy policy approaches supporting data center development and translate policy considerations into practical recommendations
This role has a strong external focus with significant impact on policy-making through advocacy and press/stakeholder management. You will influence how OpenAI is perceived by industry players and the broader public.
Requirements:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex issues to diverse audiences
- Practical experience crafting positive narratives for the data center or comparable infrastructure industry
- Track record of influencing across teams and taking ownership in ambiguous situations
- Experience supporting public meetings, events, and announcements
- Experience managing social media messaging and campaigns for project initiatives
- Media training and experience prepping senior leadership for media engagements
- Experience in energy policy and ability to connect policy decisions to infrastructure development
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience running high-stakes media campaigns
- Background supporting data center development or comparable energy and infrastructure projects
- Experience with policy communication, particularly on energy topics
