Big Tech is shelling out up to $1 million for new hires who will never have to write a line of code

Tech giants including Anthropic, OpenAI, Netflix, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are offering high six-figure to $1+ million salaries for senior communications roles. These companies view clear communication about AI as a critical strategic asset given regulatory scrutiny and public anxiety about the technology. The premium reflects both scarcity of strong communicators in the AI era and recognition that narrative control has become as important as product design for managing risk and building stakeholder confidence.