Press Assistant

About the Role

The Press Assistant is a full-time, hybrid role based in the Washington DC–Baltimore area, with flexibility for some remote work. This position supports day-to-day media and communications activities for The Alliance for Secure AI, an organization focused on shaping public and policymaker understanding of AI safety and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft press materials.
• Coordinate press lists.
• Monitor news coverage.
• Assist with media outreach.
• Prepare background materials for interviews and events.
• Maintain press contact databases.
• Support logistics for briefings, announcements, and campaign launches.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistent messaging around AI safety and security.
• Provide general administrative support to the communications team.

Qualifications

• Strong Communication skills, including clear writing, professional email correspondence, and effective verbal interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
• Practical Offset Printing skills, including familiarity with print production processes, layout coordination, and quality checks for printed materials.
• Ideal experience in media relations, public affairs, or advocacy, especially in technology, policy, or nonprofit environments.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with common office and communications tools (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, media monitoring platforms), and a willingness to learn new systems.
• Interest in AI safety, technology policy, or related fields.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, mission-driven team.