External Affairs Manager • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a strong background in external affairs or public policy, with experience in building and managing relationships with various stakeholders. You excel at establishing trust and credibility, and you understand the nuances of policy advocacy and engagement. Your ability to communicate effectively and deliver value to partners is key to your success in this role.

You are proactive and strategic, always on the lookout for shifts in sentiment and emerging opportunities that can inform broader policy efforts. You thrive in environments that require collaboration across diverse teams, and you are passionate about the intersection of technology and policy.

What you'll do

As the External Affairs Manager, you will own and manage relationships with a defined community of third-party policy organizations, including think tanks, academic institutions, and advocacy groups. Your role will involve building durable partnerships by delivering value through access to Anthropic's technical expertise and policy insights. You will activate these relationships to advance specific policy outcomes that align with the company's mission.

You will serve as a source of intelligence, surfacing shifts in sentiment and emerging positions from within your community to inform Anthropic's broader policy efforts. This is a unique opportunity to shape how AI policy develops at a critical moment, and you will play a vital role in engaging with governments and civil society to promote safe and beneficial AI systems.

What we offer

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco, offering competitive compensation and benefits, including optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, and flexible working hours. You will have the chance to collaborate with a diverse team of researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders who are committed to building beneficial AI systems.