AI companies are advertising six-figure jobs for people to win over towns that do not want data centers

Semafor's analysis found that hyperscalers, AI labs and data center developers are advertising six-figure roles for people who can win over communities where data centers are planned. Microsoft wants staff to lead messaging and community relations. Google's data center negotiator roles involve contested municipal hearings. Anthropic advertises a salary floor of $265,000 for a role that is half travel.

• If you have a background in local government, communications, planning or community work, search for community relations and public policy roles at data center developers, and read the posting's travel and hearing duties first.
• If you live near a planned site, expect these staff at the hearing and ask for the water, power and noise commitments in writing before you accept an answer on the day.

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