Application Guide

How to Apply for Digital Media Accelerator

at Future of Life Institute

🏢 About Future of Life Institute

The Future of Life Institute is a unique nonprofit focused specifically on reducing existential risks from advanced AI, making it a leading organization in the AI safety space. Working here means contributing directly to efforts that could shape humanity's long-term future, which attracts mission-driven individuals passionate about preventing catastrophic outcomes from emerging technologies.

About This Role

As a Digital Media Accelerator, you'll be the bridge between AI safety experts and content creators, helping translate complex topics into accessible formats like YouTube videos, TikTok updates, newsletters, and podcasts. This role is impactful because you'll amplify awareness about AI risks to broader audiences, potentially influencing public understanding and policy discussions about this critical issue.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing AI safety research to identify topics for content, meeting with creators to brainstorm video ideas or review drafts, analyzing performance metrics from existing content, and coordinating with FLI researchers to ensure technical accuracy. You'd balance creative collaboration with maintaining rigorous standards for discussing existential risks.

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🎯 Who Future of Life Institute Is Looking For

  • Has hands-on experience with at least two media formats mentioned (e.g., YouTube production AND newsletter writing, or TikTok content AND podcast editing)
  • Can demonstrate understanding of specific AI safety concepts like alignment, interpretability, or catastrophic risk scenarios (not just general AI knowledge)
  • Has experience working with or supporting content creators, showing ability to collaborate rather than just create solo content
  • Understands the unique challenges of explaining technical AI safety research to non-expert audiences across different platforms

📝 Tips for Applying to Future of Life Institute

1

Include specific examples of AI safety content you've created or supported, even if small-scale or personal projects

2

Mention specific FLI initiatives you're familiar with, like their AI safety grants, policy work, or existing content partnerships

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Show how you've helped creators grow their audience or improve content quality, not just your own creation skills

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Demonstrate you understand the balance between making content engaging while accurately representing AI safety concepts

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If you have a portfolio, curate it to highlight work that explains complex topics simply, especially about technology or science

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific interest in AI safety (mention particular FLI publications, positions, or projects that resonate with you)', "Examples of how you've supported creators in the past, including specific outcomes or challenges overcome", "Your understanding of different content platforms' unique requirements for discussing serious topics like existential risk", 'Why you believe media content can meaningfully contribute to reducing AI risk, with specific ideas for the FLI context']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → FLI's specific positions on AI policy (like their policy recommendations or open letters they've signed)
  • → Their existing media presence (YouTube channel, newsletter, social media) and how you might build upon it
  • → Key FLI researchers or advisors and their work (like Stuart Russell, Max Tegmark, or others frequently cited)
  • → Recent FLI initiatives like their AI safety grants program or specific campaigns
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you help a creator turn a technical AI safety research paper into an engaging 5-minute YouTube video?
2 What metrics would you track to measure the impact of AI safety content beyond just views or likes?
3 How would you approach creators who are skeptical about AI risk while maintaining productive collaboration?
4 What existing AI safety content do you think is particularly effective or ineffective, and why?
5 How would you prioritize supporting different types of creators (established vs. new, different platforms, different content styles)?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on general AI content creation without addressing safety/risk aspects specifically
  • Presenting yourself primarily as a solo creator rather than someone who supports other creators
  • Showing enthusiasm for AI capabilities without demonstrating understanding of associated risks
  • Using generic media advice without tailoring it to the unique challenges of AI safety communication

📅 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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