Executive Content Editor & Editorial Lead — AI

WeAreTechWomen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 166,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Google DeepMind seeks an exceptional editorial leader and writer to drive the DeepMind Institute's publishing desk, translating frontier AI research into accessible narratives and setting the Institute's voice.

This role combines flagship content creation with editorial mentorship, partnering with the Managing Director to shape arguments, unblock hurdles, and ensure on-brand, high-quality publications for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 14 years of experience in technical writing, journalism, or editorial management.
• Experience managing an editorial desk or overseeing a team of writers to deliver content on deadline.
• Experience translating scientific or technical concepts into accessible narratives for audiences.
• Experience in copy-editing, proofreading, and maintaining house style guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Act as an executive technical writer, drafting flagship DMI publications to set the Institute's voice.
• Provide direct editorial guidance to the writing team, shaping arguments and unblocking intellectual hurdles to realise publication priorities on complex AGI topics.
• Own final copy-editing, fact-checking, and proofreading process, upholding house style, accessibility, and grammar.
• Manage formatting, citation checks, and technical upload of content into the CMS for publication readiness.
• Coordinate with operations and communications to meet feedback SLAs and prep content for promotional channels.

Skills

Technical writing

Editorial leadership

Team management

Content strategy

Copy-editing

Science communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMS platforms

Citation standards

Job description

Google DeepMind seeks an exceptional editorial leader and writer to drive the DeepMind Institute's publishing desk, translating frontier AI research into accessible narratives and setting the Institute's voice.

This role combines flagship content creation with editorial mentorship, partnering with the Managing Director to shape arguments, unblock hurdles, and ensure on-brand, high-quality publications for diverse audiences.