The Ethics of AI Institute is seeking an Editor-in-Chief and a Communications Officer.

Editor-in Chief

Position: Volunteer (5–6 hours per week)

Term: Six months (renewable)

Reports to: Executive Director

Appointment: Subject to approval by the Board of Governors

Application Deadline: September 15, 2026

Apply by email: [email protected]

Submit an email with the subject line "Editor Application" together with a cover letter and résumé.

Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership

- Support the development of the Institute's publication strategy.
- Maintain editorial standards for clarity, quality, accuracy, and accessibility.
- Establish publication schedules and coordinate editorial workflows.
- Identify topics of strategic importance for publication.

Publication Development
- Work with Institute members to identify promising ideas emerging from meetings, symposiums, and collaborative discussions.
- Help authors transform discussions into publishable manuscripts.
- Provide substantive editorial feedback on organization, argumentation, style, and clarity.
- Coordinate peer review or internal review where appropriate.
- Mentor contributors throughout the writing and revision process.

Publication Pipeline The Editor-in-Chief oversees a publication process that may include several stages.

Discussion Summaries

- Short (approximately two-page) articles expanding ideas generated during Institute meetings, workshops, and discussions.
- Written for an educated general audience in an accessible style.

White Papers and Roundtable Reports

- Longer publications (approximately 6–7 pages) exploring topics in greater depth.
- May synthesize multiple perspectives or provide policy, ethical, or conceptual analysis.

External Publications

- Identify Institute publications with potential for wider dissemination.
- Work with authors to further develop manuscripts for newspapers, magazines, policy organizations, edited volumes, or academic journals.
- Advise authors on publication venues and editorial expectations.

Collaboration and Communication

- Coordinate with Fellows, researchers, and Institute leadership regarding publication priorities.
- Recruit authors and identify opportunities for collaborative writing.
- Maintain constructive relationships with external publishers and editors where appropriate.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include

- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Experience editing scholarly, policy, or public-facing publications.
- Strong understanding of ethics, philosophy, artificial intelligence, public policy, or related disciplines.
- Ability to provide constructive editorial feedback while preserving an author's voice.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Experience managing multiple writing projects simultaneously.

Desired Attributes
- Commitment to rigorous and balanced public scholarship.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.
- Ability to foster collaboration among contributors with different backgrounds and perspectives.
- Sound editorial judgment regarding publication quality and strategic impact.
- Commitment to cultivating thoughtful, evidence-based writing within the Institute.

Editorial Philosophy The Ethics of AI Institute is committed to fostering thoughtful, balanced,



and intellectually rigorous discussion about artificial intelligence and its ethical, social, legal, and philosophical implications. The Institute does not advocate for a uniformly "pro-AI" or "anti-AI" position. Instead, it seeks to encourage careful analysis that recognizes both the opportunities and challenges presented by AI technologies.

The Editor-in-Chief is expected to uphold this editorial philosophy by:

- Promoting balanced, evidence-based analysis rather than advocacy or sensationalism.
- Encouraging authors to engage seriously with competing viewpoints and counterarguments.
- Maintaining high standards of intellectual honesty, fairness, and scholarly integrity.
- Ensuring publications accurately represent evidence and avoid unnecessary polarization.
- Supporting a diversity of perspectives while ensuring all publications meet the Institute's standards for rigor, clarity, and respectful discourse.
- Preserving editorial independence while maintaining consistency with the Institute's mission.

The Editor-in-Chief serves not as a gatekeeper for particular conclusions, but as a steward of the Institute's commitment to reasoned inquiry, critical thinking, and constructive public dialogue.

Goal of the Position The Editor-in-Chief will help establish the Ethics of AI Institute as a trusted source of high-quality scholarship and public commentary on artificial intelligence. Through a structured publication pipeline, the position will enable Institute discussions to evolve into influential publications that contribute to academic research, public discourse, policy development, and media engagement.

Communications Officer

Position: Volunteer (5–6 hours per week)

Term: Six months (renewable)

Reports to: Institute Secretary

Appointment: Subject to approval by the Board of Governors

Application Deadline: September 15, 2026

Apply by email: [email protected]

Submit an email with the subject line "Communications Application" together with a cover letter and résumé.

Responsibilities

Communications Strategy

- Develop and implement the Institute's communications strategy.
- Promote the Institute's mission, research, events, publications, and initiatives.
- Ensure consistency in the Institute's messaging, branding, and public image.
- Identify opportunities to increase the Institute's visibility and public engagement.

Digital Communications
- Manage the Institute's social media accounts, including LinkedIn and future platforms.
- Maintain communication channels such as Microsoft Teams and other member engagement platforms.
- Coordinate updates to the Institute website and other digital resources.
- Create and schedule announcements, event promotions, publication releases, and news updates.
- Participate in the Ethics of AI Podcast, including identifying and recruiting potential guests.

Community Engagement
- Foster engagement among Institute members and Fellows.




- Promote discussions, events, and collaborative initiatives.
- Respond to inquiries from members, partners, media, and the public where appropriate.
- Help cultivate an active and welcoming skilled community.

Publications Promotion
- Work closely with the Editor-in-Chief to publicize Institute publications.
- Develop communication plans for discussion papers, white papers, reports, podcasts, and other media.
- Highlight the work of Institute members through newsletters, social media, and website features.
- Assist in promoting publications submitted to external outlets.

Events and Outreach
- Promote conferences, symposiums, workshops, lectures, and public events.
- Coordinate event communications before, during, and after Institute activities.
- Prepare promotional materials and post-event summaries.
- Assist with outreach to potential collaborators, sponsors, and partner organizations.

Media Relations
- Help maintain positive relationships with journalists, media organizations, and external partners.
- Coordinate media inquiries in consultation with Institute leadership.
- Identify opportunities for interviews, guest articles, and public engagement.

- Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience managing social media or organizational communications.
- Robust organizational and project management abilities.
- Familiarity with digital communication platforms and website management.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
- Interest in artificial intelligence, ethics, public policy, or related fields.

Desired Attributes
- An effective communicator with strong attention to detail.
- Creativity in communicating scholarly and policy-related work.
- A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for outreach and engagement.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with Institute members.
- The ability to manage multiple communication projects simultaneously.

Communication Philosophy The Ethics of AI Institute is committed to promoting thoughtful, balanced, and intellectually rigorous discussion about artificial intelligence. The Communications Officer plays an important role in ensuring that the Institute's public communications accurately reflect this mission.

The Communications Officer is expected to:

- Communicate the Institute's work in a clear, professional, and accessible manner.
- Represent the Institute's commitment to evidence-based, balanced, and respectful dialogue.
- Avoid communications that unnecessarily polarize or oversimplify complex issues.
- Ensure messaging reflects the diversity of perspectives represented within the Institute.
- Uphold the Institute's reputation for intellectual integrity, professionalism, and constructive public engagement.

Goal of the Position The Communications Officer helps build the Ethics of AI Institute's public profile by ensuring its ideas, events, and publications reach diverse audiences through effective communication and outreach. Through strategic communications and community engagement, the position supports the Institute's mission to foster informed public discussion and thoughtful scholarship on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.

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