Application Guide

How to Apply for Communications Specialist

at The Midas Project

🏢 About The Midas Project

The Midas Project is a unique watchdog nonprofit dedicated to holding leading AI companies accountable for transparency, privacy, and ethics. By joining, you'll contribute to impactful investigations that shape AI policy and public discourse, working with a mission-driven team in a fully remote environment.

About This Role

As a Communications Specialist, you will craft and execute strategies to amplify investigative reports across platforms like Instagram, reaching key audiences in AI policy. Your work will directly influence how the public and policymakers understand AI ethics, making this role critical to the organization's mission.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start by monitoring AI news and social media for real-time developments, then drafting a thread or short video to respond. You'd also collaborate with the investigations team to plan content launches, manage Instagram posts, and pitch stories to journalists, all while tracking engagement metrics.

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🎯 Who The Midas Project Is Looking For

  • Experienced in developing communications strategies for nonprofit or policy-focused organizations, particularly around tech or AI issues.
  • Skilled in creating native content for platforms like Instagram, including short-form video and scriptwriting, to translate complex investigations into engaging formats.
  • Adept at tailoring messaging for diverse audiences, from policymakers to the general public, and able to respond quickly to real-time AI developments.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple platform accounts simultaneously, with a track record of growing online presence and engagement.

📝 Tips for Applying to The Midas Project

1

Highlight any experience with AI ethics, tech policy, or watchdog journalism in your resume and cover letter.

2

Include examples of content you've created for Instagram or similar visual platforms, especially if it involved simplifying complex topics.

3

Demonstrate your ability to work remotely and independently, as the role is fully remote with likely minimal supervision.

4

Tailor your application to show understanding of The Midas Project's recent investigations and how you would amplify them.

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Provide metrics or results from past communications campaigns, such as engagement rates or audience growth.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Emphasize your passion for AI ethics and accountability, aligning with the nonprofit's mission.", "Showcase specific strategies you've used to translate investigative content into platform-native formats.", 'Mention your experience with press relations and building relationships with journalists covering AI policy.', 'Explain how you stay updated on real-time AI developments and can adapt communications quickly.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read recent investigations and reports published by The Midas Project to understand their tone and key findings.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the major AI companies they monitor (e.g., OpenAI, Google, Meta) and current controversies.
  • → Review their social media presence (if any) and note gaps or opportunities for growth, especially on Instagram.
  • → Understand the AI policy landscape, including key regulators, legislation, and advocacy groups.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop a communications strategy for a new investigation on a controversial AI practice?
2 Describe a time you tailored content for Instagram to educate a non-technical audience on a complex issue.
3 How do you prioritize platforms and content types when launching a new account with limited resources?
4 Can you walk us through your process for responding to a breaking news story in AI that relates to our work?
5 How would you measure the success of our communications efforts in influencing AI policy?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application that doesn't reference The Midas Project's specific mission or recent work.
  • Focusing only on traditional press releases without demonstrating digital-first, platform-specific content skills.
  • Ignoring the remote nature of the role—failing to mention remote work experience or self-motivation.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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