Application Guide
How to Apply for Digital Media Manager
at FAR AI
🏢 About FAR AI
FAR AI uniquely bridges the gap between academic research and commercial AI development by incubating resource-intensive AI safety projects that aren't yet ready for industry adoption. Working here means contributing directly to ensuring AI systems are trustworthy and beneficial to society, which is particularly compelling for mission-driven professionals who want to impact AI's future trajectory. Their focus on translating complex research into practical applications offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI safety and public communication.
About This Role
As Digital Media Manager at FAR AI, you'll be the primary translator between their technical AI safety research and key decision-makers, making complex concepts accessible through social media, website content, and digital campaigns. This role directly impacts how the organization's critical work is perceived by policymakers, researchers, and the public, amplifying research that could shape AI governance and safety standards. You'll maintain the public face of an organization working on some of AI's most important challenges.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve reviewing new AI safety research from FAR AI's team and planning how to communicate key findings across social platforms, while updating website content to reflect the latest publications. You'd analyze engagement metrics from previous campaigns to optimize future content, coordinate with researchers to ensure technical accuracy, and prepare digital assets for upcoming research releases or organizational announcements.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who FAR AI Is Looking For
- Has experience creating accessible content about technical subjects (ideally AI/ML, cybersecurity, or complex scientific topics) for non-technical audiences
- Can demonstrate specific examples of improving engagement metrics through analytics-driven content optimization, particularly for research-focused organizations
- Has managed website content with strong attention to brand consistency and usability, preferably using modern CMS platforms
- Understands the unique challenges of communicating AI safety concepts and can balance accuracy with accessibility
📝 Tips for Applying to FAR AI
Create a portfolio showing how you've translated complex technical research into accessible formats - include before/after examples if possible
Quantify your impact on previous digital campaigns with specific metrics (e.g., 'increased engagement by X% through Y strategy')
Demonstrate understanding of FAR AI's specific research areas by referencing their published work in your application materials
Show how you've developed workflows for content creation and distribution in previous roles
Include examples of maintaining brand consistency across multiple platforms while adapting content for different audiences
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience translating complex technical concepts into accessible content, with examples relevant to AI/ML or similar fields', "How you've used analytics to improve engagement and measure impact in previous digital media roles", "Your understanding of FAR AI's mission and why their specific approach to AI safety resonates with you", 'Examples of managing digital campaigns for research releases or similar knowledge-intensive content']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review FAR AI's published research papers and blog posts to understand their technical depth and communication style
- → Analyze their current social media presence and website to identify potential improvement areas
- → Research their team members and leadership to understand their backgrounds and priorities
- → Study the broader AI safety ecosystem to understand FAR AI's position and unique contributions
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using generic digital marketing approaches without demonstrating understanding of AI safety's unique communication challenges
- Focusing only on creative content without showing analytical skills for measuring and improving engagement
- Applying with a generic portfolio that doesn't include examples of technical content translation
📅 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:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!