Communications Manager

Sakana AI is hiring a Communications Manager to lead our external and internal communications strategy at one of the most closely watched AI companies in the world. Founded by Llion Jones, co-inventor of the Transformer architecture that powers modern AI, Sakana AI generates significant media interest — and we need someone who can channel that attention into a coherent, compelling narrative that builds our brand and supports our business goals.

In this role, you will manage media relations with technology journalists worldwide, write and distribute press releases for product launches and research milestones, coordinate social media strategy across platforms, support the communications around major research paper releases, and develop thought leadership content that positions Sakana AI leadership as voices that matter in the AI conversation. You will also manage crisis communications and prepare leadership for media interviews, panel discussions, and keynote presentations.

Day to day, you will monitor media coverage and industry narratives, draft blog posts and announcements, brief journalists on embargoed research, manage our editorial calendar, coordinate with our research team to translate technical breakthroughs into stories that resonate with broad audiences, and track the impact of our communications efforts through media coverage, social engagement, and brand awareness metrics.

We are looking for a communications professional who understands the AI industry deeply — its key players, narratives, controversies, and opportunities — and can translate complex technical achievements into compelling stories that build trust, attract talent, and generate business interest. You should be an excellent writer, a strategic thinker about narrative, and skilled at building and maintaining relationships with technology journalists.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of communications, PR, or corporate communications experience in the technology industry
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English with a portfolio of published work
• Established relationships with technology journalists and experience managing media outreach campaigns
• Understanding of the AI/ML industry, its key narratives, and the ability to position technical work for broad audiences
• Experience managing social media presence and content strategy for a technology brand
• Strong project management skills for coordinating launches, events, and editorial calendars
• Experience in startup communications, AI research communications, or technology PR agency background is a plus