Application Guide

How to Apply for Head of Communications / Communications Lead

at Le Centre pour la Sécurité de l'IA

🏢 About Le Centre pour la Sécurité de l'IA

Le Centre pour la Sécurité de l'IA (CeSIA) is a Paris-based nonprofit at the forefront of AI safety and responsible development. Its focus on advocacy, R&D, and ecosystem support makes it a unique player in shaping AI policy across France and Europe. Joining CeSIA means contributing to high-impact work that directly influences how AI is governed and deployed safely.

About This Role

As Head of Communications, you will own CeSIA's entire communications strategy, ensuring that its research and policy outputs reach key stakeholders like media, policymakers, and the AI community. This role is impactful because you'll translate complex AI safety concepts into compelling narratives that drive public discourse and policy change. You'll build press networks, manage crisis comms, and shape the organization's brand voice.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with monitoring AI policy news and drafting a press release for a new report. You'd then meet with the research team to align on messaging, followed by pitching stories to French journalists. Afternoon could involve reviewing a contractor's social media graphics and preparing crisis comms scenarios for potential AI incidents.

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🎯 Who Le Centre pour la Sécurité de l'IA Is Looking For

  • Proven experience in communications strategy and execution, ideally in a policy, research, or tech-focused nonprofit.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain press networks, especially with French and European media outlets.
  • Experience in crisis communication and managing external contractors (e.g., designers, PR agencies).
  • Familiarity with AI safety, AI policy, or technical AI concepts is a strong plus, but not mandatory if you can quickly learn.

📝 Tips for Applying to Le Centre pour la Sécurité de l'IA

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific metrics: e.g., 'Increased media coverage by X%' or 'Managed Y crisis communications successfully'.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your experience to CeSIA's mission: show you understand AI safety challenges and can communicate them to non-experts.

3

Research recent French AI policy debates (e.g., EU AI Act, France's national AI strategy) and mention how your comms approach would address them.

4

If you have experience with multilingual communications (French + English), emphasize it heavily as CeSIA operates in both languages.

5

Prepare a brief portfolio of past communications campaigns, especially any related to tech policy or complex scientific topics.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your ability to translate technical AI safety research into accessible, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.', 'Concrete examples of building press networks and securing media coverage in French or European outlets.', 'Experience managing crisis communications in a fast-moving, politically sensitive environment.', "Your genuine interest in AI safety and understanding of why CeSIA's work matters."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study CeSIA's current website, blog, and recent publications to understand their tone and messaging gaps.
  • → Review their press coverage in French media (e.g., Le Monde, Les Echos) and identify which topics get traction.
  • → Understand the broader AI safety landscape in Europe: key organizations (e.g., Future of Life Institute), policymakers, and recent regulatory developments.
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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 CeSIA research report on AI existential risk?
2 Describe a time you handled a communications crisis—what steps did you take and what was the outcome?
3 How would you measure the success of CeSIA's communications efforts across different channels?
4 What are the key AI policy debates currently in France or the EU, and how would you position CeSIA in them?
5 How would you manage a team of contractors (e.g., graphic designer, video editor) to produce consistent messaging?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic cover letter—failing to mention AI safety or CeSIA's specific mission shows lack of interest.
  • Avoid overpromising on press network connections if you don't have them; honesty about your network building ability is better.
  • Don't ignore the bilingual requirement: if you're not fluent in French, acknowledge it and show how you'll overcome language barriers.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: May 22, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

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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