Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Communications Associate

at Principles of Intelligence

🏢 About Principles of Intelligence

Principles of Intelligence is a cutting-edge AI safety research organization that aims to diversify the field by targeting a wide range of scientific domains. Working here means contributing to a mission-driven team focused on addressing key bottlenecks in AI safety, with a fully remote and flexible work environment.

About This Role

As Senior Communications Associate, you will be the voice of the organization, managing and elevating our presence across social media, newsletters, and web platforms. Your work will directly amplify researchers' contributions and events, making AI safety concepts accessible to a broader audience.

💡 A Day in the Life

You'll start by reviewing social media analytics and scheduling posts for the week. Mid-morning, you might design a graphic for a researcher spotlight using Canva, then draft a newsletter highlighting recent publications. After lunch, you'll update the WordPress site with a new blog post and collaborate via Slack with researchers to plan upcoming event promotions.

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🎯 Who Principles of Intelligence Is Looking For

  • Proven experience managing social media for a research or tech organization, with examples of growing engagement and reach.
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects) and Canva for creating polished visual assets.
  • Hands-on experience with WordPress, including content publishing, plugin management, and basic troubleshooting.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex AI safety topics into clear, compelling content for newsletters and web.

📝 Tips for Applying to Principles of Intelligence

1

Tailor your portfolio to include samples of social media campaigns and visual assets that explain technical concepts simply.

2

Highlight any experience with AI safety or adjacent fields (e.g., ethics, policy) in your resume and cover letter.

3

Showcase metrics: include engagement rates, follower growth, or newsletter open rates from past roles.

4

Mention specific tools you've used for scheduling, analytics, or design (e.g., Hootsuite, Google Analytics, Premiere Pro).

5

Demonstrate proactive thinking by suggesting one or two content ideas for Principles of Intelligence in your cover letter.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for AI safety and how your communication skills can help bridge the gap between researchers and the public.', "Specific examples of how you've standardized branding or elevated an organization's online presence.", "Your technical proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and WordPress, with examples of projects you've led.", 'Your ability to work independently in a remote setting, with examples of managing multiple channels and deadlines.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read recent publications or blog posts from Principles of Intelligence to understand their research focus and tone.
  • → Explore their current social media presence (Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) to identify gaps or opportunities.
  • → Familiarize yourself with key AI safety concepts and debates (e.g., alignment, interpretability) to speak knowledgeably.
  • → Look at their team page to understand the researchers and their work, which you might amplify.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach creating a content calendar for an AI safety research organization?
2 Describe a time you had to simplify a complex technical topic for a non-expert audience.
3 What metrics would you track to measure the success of our social media and newsletter efforts?
4 How do you handle competing priorities when managing multiple communication channels?
5 Can you walk us through your process for creating a visual asset from concept to final design?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention AI safety or the company's mission.
  • Focusing only on social media without demonstrating strong writing and editing skills for newsletters.
  • Ignoring the remote work aspect: failing to mention experience with asynchronous communication or self-management.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: July 30, 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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