Media Relations Officer in London

About ControlAI

ControlAI is a non-profit organisation that works with a singular mission to prevent the development of unsafe superintelligence and secure a great future for humanity. We design policies that target ASI development and precursor technologies, then inform every relevant person in the democratic process and convince them to take a stance on these policies. We directly engage with lawmakers, the executive branch, civil service, media, and civil society across jurisdictions. We operate like a startup: clear objectives, measurable goals, and real-world results over long-term research. In the UK, we have briefed over 150 cross-party parliamentarians and No. 10 Downing Street since September 2024, with our superintelligence campaign gaining support from more than 100 lawmakers. Our work in the UK has been covered in media outlets including the Guardian and TIME Magazine.

Role Description

We are looking for someone to join our media outreach team in London, reporting to ControlAI's Media Engagement Lead. Your role is to expand and deepen the media's coverage of the extinction risk posed by superintelligence and ControlAI as an organization. You will build relationships with journalists, pitch stories, support op-ed writing and placement, and move fast when opportunities appear. This role is highly reactive and adaptive to ongoing AI developments and media events. It requires being quick on your feet, and moving rapidly when media opportunities arise. We are a small team growing fast. If you are looking for clearly defined swim lanes and a stable routine, this might not be the right place.

Signs that you are a good fit:

• We care about what you can do, not what's on your diploma. Some of the strongest candidates for this role might have worked in a newsroom, a high growth startup, a political campaign, or built their own audience through writing online.
• Know how media works, when a story will get picked up, and why journalists cover what they cover.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills and write well under time-pressure.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Draft article pitches, news updates, op-eds, press releases, and preparation notes for meetings.
• Conduct daily outreach to news journalists and TV/radio/podcast contacts to book meetings for media team members.
• Spotting opportunities where ControlAI can contribute to news cycles and acting on them quickly.
• Produce daily news round ups to keep the entire team at the forefront of AI news developments.

£60,000 - £80,000 a year Salary commensurate with experience.

Application Process

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will interview strong candidates as they apply. The position will remain open until filled, but we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to receive priority consideration. The application process consists of a resume review, one take-home task, one online interview, and one in-person interview. We will communicate details of the interview process to candidates as they proceed, and expect the process to take between 3-5 weeks for most candidates.

Other Details

Location: We are headquartered in London, UK, a 5 minute walk south of London Bridge.

Benefits: We offer pension contributions up to 5%, catered lunches, and 25 days holiday.

Visa: ControlAI can provide visa assistance for exceptional candidates we hire. We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but are passionate about our mission.