Lead Content Editor, DeepMind, DeepMind Institute

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

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: London, UK; New York, NY, USA.

Minimum 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience navigating ambiguous, matrixed environments while effectively prioritising simultaneous initiatives and projects.
• Deep understanding and interest in artificial general intelligence and its potential for broader societal impacts.
• Familiarity with academic citation standards and fact-checking processes.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and collaborate seamlessly with subject matter experts, researchers, and executive leadership.
• Track record of establishing and enforcing editorial standards and tone-of-voice guidelines for a new publication or think tank.

About the job

This is an opportunity to join an outstanding team at the forefront of AI research and development. We’re seeking an exceptional editorial leader and writer to serve as the driving behind the DeepMind Institute's (DMI) publishing desk. This role plays a crucial part in translating frontier AI research into accessible, narratives, setting the intellectual benchmark and overarching tone for the Institute’s voice.

This role involves a unique dual mandate: crafting compelling, flagship content as a executive technical writer, while simultaneously providing editorial mentorship to a team of writers and researchers. Partnering directly with the Managing Director, you will shape complex arguments, unblock intellectual hurdles, and ensure the seamless execution of our publication roadmap.

You will collaborate closely with teams across the organisation, including operations, communications, subject matter experts, and executive leadership. Navigating a changing, matrixed environment, you will act as the ultimate quality-assurance gatekeeper, ensuring our groundbreaking discoveries are evidenced, flawlessly presented, and brought to life for a variety of critical audiences.

Artificial intelligence will be one of humanity’s most transformative inventions. At Google DeepMind, we are a pioneering AI lab with exceptional interdisciplinary teams focused on advancing AI development to solve complex global challenges and accelerate high-quality product innovation for billions of users. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, ensuring safety and ethics are always our highest priority.

We are pushing the boundaries across multiple domains. Our global teams offer diverse learning opportunities and varied career pathways for those driven to achieve exceptional results through collective effort.

For United States Applicants:

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $220,000 - $305,000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Act an executive technical writer, taking ownership of drafting complex, flagship DMI publications to set the benchmark for 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 related topics.
• Own the final copy-editing, fact-checking, and proofreading process, acting as the strict gatekeeper for house style, accessibility, and grammatical standards.
• Manage the formatting, citation checks, and technical upload of content into the CMS as the final checkpoint before publication.
• Coordinate with operations and communications partners to ensure content meets strict feedback SLAs and is accurately prepared for promotional channels.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.