About the role

Anthropic is seeking a new member of our Central Policy team to build and execute our policy events strategy. As our first full-time policy events hire, you'll establish Anthropic's presence through high-impact strategic programs that advance our mission of ensuring safe and beneficial AI development.

This role requires someone who can create world-class experiences, build scalable event programs from the ground up, “playbook” events to support efficient and consistent execution of policy events by regional teams, and drive measurable policy impact across diverse markets. You'll own the full spectrum of strategic events including Anthropic-hosted events, as well as third-party event activations. You'll work closely with policy leadership, the global events team, and cross-functional partners to ensure events directly support our policy goals. Ideal candidates will have both extensive event management experience, and demonstrable experience working with policy stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive policy events across Anthropic’s priority regions

• Plan, manage, and execute a portfolio of strategic events including Anthropic-hosted, independently driven tentpole large events; policy roundtables and receptions; and Anthropic’s presence at partner programs and conferences

• Build scalable frameworks and processes for event programs from scratch

• Manage regional resources, including building relationships with key partners, vendors, and industry organizations, and partner closely with Central Policy leadership to align on priorities

• Measure and report on program effectiveness including stakeholder engagement, relationship advancement, and ROI

• Collaborate with global Events team to ensure regional programs align with company-wide strategy while meeting local market needs

• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to ensure consistent messaging and positioning in all regional programs

• Drive continuous improvement through post-event analysis and stakeholder feedback

• Manage and oversee the calendar of all of Anthropic’s policy events

You may be a good fit if you:

• Have 10+ years of events experience with deep expertise in policy event management, ideally both in major U.S. cities and in smaller markets

• Bring hands-on experience leading event strategy and execution in-house for an organization with high execution standards. Startup experience is strongly preferred

• Are a proven self-starter who can build and run sophisticated programs in fast-paced startup environments, with the ability to thrive as the first dedicated policy events hire

• Have experience evaluating and activating at premium third-party events strategically, including at high-end venues and cultural experiences

• Have strong project management skills with experience managing complex, multi-region programs simultaneously

• Possess exceptional budgeting and financial management capabilities with experience managing substantial event budgets

• Demonstrate cultural awareness and ability to adapt strategies for diverse policy audiences

• Excel at cross-functional collaboration, particularly with communications and policy teams

• Are comfortable with ambiguity and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments

• Have strong analytical skills and data-driven approach to program optimization.

Strong candidates may also have:

• Experience educating policy audiences about AI/ML or other complex technical topics

• Understanding of U.S. regulatory and compliance requirements for policy events and activities

• Experience working in high-growth technology companies

Travel Requirements:

This role requires approximately 25% travel for out-of-town events, with additional travel to Anthropic offices for alignment and planning sessions.