Public Policy, Public Affairs Strategy

About the role

We are seeking a new member of our Central Policy team to help build the engagement infrastructure that enables Anthropic's policy experts to communicate effectively with internal and external audiences. This role will be instrumental in developing and maintaining the policy collateral, processes, and campaigns that strengthen Anthropic's policy influence in Washington and beyond.

In this role, you will:

• Draft and maintain a comprehensive set of internal and external policy collateral including one-page position summaries, technical FAQs, factsheets, talking points, and other written materials

• Develop and execute processes to build and maintain organizational consensus on technical policy positions, working with subject matter experts across federal affairs, state affairs, national security, and international affairs to synthesize viewpoints and refine language

• Serve as a strategic advisor and partner to federal, state, and international affairs teams to develop and execute bespoke public affairs strategies

• Anticipate emerging policy issues and proactively work with internal experts to develop Anthropic's perspective and supporting materials before external pressure emerges

• Maintain a curated database and organizational system for policy collateral that tracks versions, intended audiences, use cases, strategic relevance, and access

• Manage campaigns or programs including project planning, stakeholder coordination, process management, and execution

• Conduct policy research and contribute to the development of policy proposals that help society make a safe transition to powerful AI systems

• Work closely with our policy communications team to coordinate messaging across internal and external materials and ensure consistency in Anthropic's policy brand and voice

• Develop and manage internal workflows and processes that help policy teams operate efficiently, including collateral request processes, review cycles, and stakeholder engagement protocols

• Establish metrics to track the use, reach, and impact of policy collateral and campaigns, and regularly report on progress

You may be a good fit if you:

• Have 10+ years of professional experience in corporate public affairs or policy communications in the private sector, with demonstrated success bridging the gap between policy analysis and outcomes

• Are an excellent writer who can synthesize complex technical material into clear, concise language tailored to different audiences

• Have extensive experience conducting policy research and developing policy proposals

• Have demonstrated experience driving cross-functional projects and building consensus in fast-moving, ambiguous environments

• Have a track record of building processes and initiatives from 0 → 1, including defining workflows, establishing best practices, and scaling operations

• Excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills and time management

• Can work independently, take ownership of problems, and proactively anticipate needs

• Are scrappy and hard-working, but also humble, genuinely collaborative, and a strong team player

• Are passionate about AI policy and align with Anthropic's safety mission and commitment to responsible AI development

• Hold at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field