Public Policy, Political Research at Anthropic

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI, Public Policy, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Experienced political researcher capable of building an in-house polling and research function
  • Ability to establish trusted relationships with top-tier polling firms worldwide
  • Expertise in designing and executing polling research strategies, including proactive and rapid-response polling
  • Skill in synthesizing polling insights and translating them into actionable strategic recommendations
  • Capacity to serve as a thought partner with external affairs and policy comms teams
  • Proficiency in building and scaling research functions with workflows, best practices, and systems
  • Ability to develop a comprehensive strategy for an in-house political research function aligned with policy goals
  • Competence in identifying, evaluating, and establishing relationships with premier research and polling firms across demographics, geographies, and political perspectives
  • Experience conducting detailed research to test messages, policy proposals, campaign themes, brand perception, and performance
  • Capability to execute rapid-response polling for external events, policymaker actions, competitive developments, or opportunities
  • Skills in developing and maintaining a knowledge management system for polling data, insights, and recommendations

Responsibilities

  • Establish and manage strategic relationships with premier polling firms at scale
  • Design and execute polling research strategy including proactive and rapid-response polling to shape Anthropic’s policy strategy and tactical responses
  • Synthesize polling insights and translate them into actionable strategic recommendations that inform policy campaigns, collateral, and paid media
  • Serve as a thought partner with external affairs colleagues (federal, state, international) and policy comms to identify research priorities and ensure findings drive effective strategy and messaging
  • Build and scale the research function by establishing workflows, best practices, and systems that make insights accessible and actionable across the policy team
  • Develop a comprehensive strategy for the in-house political research function that aligns with Anthropic's policy goals
  • Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with premier research and polling firms ensuring coverage across demographics, geographies, and political perspectives
  • Conduct detailed, proactive research to test core messages, policy proposals, campaign themes, and evaluate Anthropic's brand perception and performance
  • Execute rapid-response polling to quickly assess Anthropic's messaging strategy in response to external events, policymaker actions, competitive developments, or emerging opportunities
  • Work with external affairs colleagues (federal, state, and international) and policy comms to identify research priorities, interpret findings, and translate insights into actionable strategic recommendations
  • Develop and maintain a knowledge management system for polling data, insights, and recommendations

Skills

Political Research
Polling
Stakeholder Analysis
Public Opinion Research
Policy Research
Survey Design
Data Analysis
Vendor Management

Anthropic

Develops reliable and interpretable AI systems

About Anthropic

Anthropic focuses on creating reliable and interpretable AI systems. Its main product, Claude, serves as an AI assistant that can manage tasks for clients across various industries. Claude utilizes advanced techniques in natural language processing, reinforcement learning, and code generation to perform its functions effectively. What sets Anthropic apart from its competitors is its emphasis on making AI systems that are not only powerful but also understandable and controllable by users. The company's goal is to enhance operational efficiency and improve decision-making for its clients through the deployment and licensing of its AI technologies.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$11,482.1MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Options
Company Equity

Risks

Ongoing lawsuit with Concord Music Group could lead to financial liabilities.
Technological lag behind competitors like OpenAI may impact market position.
Reliance on substantial funding rounds may indicate financial instability.

Differentiation

Anthropic focuses on AI safety, contrasting with competitors' commercial priorities.
Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant, is designed for tasks of any scale.
Partnerships with tech giants like Panasonic and Amazon enhance Anthropic's strategic positioning.

Upsides

Anthropic's $60 billion valuation reflects strong investor confidence and growth potential.
Collaborations like the Umi app with Panasonic tap into the growing wellness AI market.
Focus on AI safety aligns with increasing industry emphasis on ethical AI development.

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