Senior Communications Consultant

Institute of Foundation Models Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

On-site Sunnyvale Full-time Senior Communications

Senior Communications role at Institute of Foundation Models. Sunnyvale · full-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Shape research communications for work on foundation models, AI systems, and emerging research
Work with leaders and researchers to position papers, benchmarks, model releases, and open-source projects
Build the Institute's external profile through media, conferences, podcasts, and technical communities
Counsel on launches by shaping messages, strategy, stakeholder engagement, and external positioning

What you bring

Bring at least ten years of relevant communications experience
Show experience in AI, technology, scientific research, or similarly technical fields
Translate complex technical ideas for technical, industry, and broader audiences
Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders and researchers

Who this fits

You'll suit this role if you can communicate sophisticated research clearly and advise technical leaders on high-impact moments. The position is full time and onsite in Sunnyvale, with a potential adjustment to the time commitment in January 2027.

From the employer

About the Institute of Foundation Models We are a dedicated research lab for building, understanding, using, and risk-managing foundation models. Our mandate is to advance research, nurture the next generation of AI builders, and drive transformative contributions to a knowledge-driven economy. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on the core of cutting-edge foundation model training, alongside world-class researchers, data scientists, and engineers, tackling the most fundamental and impactful challenges in AI development. You will participate in the development of groundbreaking AI solutions that have the potential to reshape entire industries. Strategic and innovative problem-solving skills will be instrumental in establishing MBZUAI as a global hub for high-performance computing in deep learning, driving impactful discoveries that inspire the next generation of AI pioneers.

Position Summary

Senior Communications Consultant:

Bring 10+ years of relevant communications experience, ideally across AI, technology, scientific research, or similarly technical fields, with a track record of providing strategic counsel to senior leaders and researchers and translating sophisticated technical concepts for influential audiences.

Scope:

Full time with potential time commitment refinement in January 2027.

Research Communications:

Help Shape the Institute’s research communications strategy, translating complex work across foundation models, AI systems, and emerging research into clear, compelling narratives for technical, industry, and broader audiences.
Partner with Institute leadership and researchers to identify high-impact research, refine positioning, and develop communications strategies around model releases, papers, benchmarks, open-source projects, and scientific milestones.
Strengthen the Institute’s external research profile, identifying opportunities to elevate researchers through top-tier media, conferences, speaking engagements, podcasts, technical communities, and other influential platforms.
Advise on major research launches and communications moments, helping shape messaging, launch strategy, stakeholder engagement, and external positioning while anticipating reputational, technical, and competitive considerations.