Lead Editor

Freelancingforgood; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A remote-focused company is seeking an experienced editor to enhance their messaging and engage broader audiences on AI research. The role involves editing technical content, managing social media strategies, and creating multimedia materials. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional writing skills and familiarity with AI discussions, as well as an ownership mindset for impactful communication initiatives. Flexibility to work with Pacific Time hours is required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in communicating complex topics compellingly.
• Skilled in writing and making complex research accessible.
• Deeply embedded in current discussions about AI.

Responsibilities

• Research editing and editorial oversight.
• Social media management and content strategy.
• Direct creation and promotion of multimedia content.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists.
• Develop website content strategy.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Ability to communicate complex topics

Familiarity with AI discussions

Creative problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview:

• Full-time position
• Language: English
• Location: Anywhere (Remote)
• Salary: $90,000 – $150,000 per year
• Applications closing: until filled

Job Description

Epoch AI is rapidly growing and advising key players on AI’s trajectory, but our research isn’t reaching all the decision-makers and public audiences it should. We’re looking for an editor to help change that – someone who can sharpen and shape our messaging, expand our reach, and ensure our insights drive discussions about AI’s future.

Responsibilities

You’ll be the main point person upholding communication standards at Epoch. The most important responsibilities, in order of importance, are:

• Research editing and editorial oversight: Work with researchers to turn technical papers and analyses into blog posts, tweets, newsletters, and other formats, directly editing and writing the materials. Help researchers refine their writing and develop and maintain style guidelines, and ensure all content meets Epoch AI’s high standards for technical accuracy and accessibility. Oversee supplementary copy-editing support as applicable.
• Social media management: Develop and execute our content strategy across X, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Craft compelling posts that make our research accessible, grow our following, and establish Epoch AI as an authoritative voice in AI discussions.
• Podcast and multimedia content: Direct the creation and promotion of video materials (e.g. podcast episodes) and other multimedia content to effectively communicate our research.
• Media and promotion: Build and maintain relationships with journalists and content creators. Pitch our research findings to media outlets and cultivate partnerships to expand Epoch’s reach and visibility. Track media mentions and coverage. Help the organization manage our public image and support the team as required for public appearances.
• Website content: Work closely with our product designer to develop and execute our website content strategy. Collaborate on information architecture and oversee SEO efforts to ensure our research is easily discoverable by relevant audiences.

Role Requirements

The person in this role will grow our public presence by translating our technical research for a wider audience. Ideal candidates will be familiar with our research, deeply embedded in current discussions about AI development, and have multiple years of experience writing and editing in a research or scientific context. At a minimum, you should be familiar with current developments and trends in AI, and skilled at turning complex research into compelling narratives.

We think you would be a great candidate for this role if you:

• Are skilled at and have a proven track record in communicating complex topics compellingly and effectively. This may be reflected in having grown an audience or owned communication in a research or scientific context.
• Have exceptional writing skills, with a demonstrated ability to grasp complex technical concepts, make them accessible to different audiences, and communicate about them in an engaging way.
• Are deeply embedded in current discussions about the development of AI, and are familiar with Epoch’s research focus on empirically tracking and forecasting AI progress (e.g., you can explain our key research contributions and how they fit into the broader AI landscape).
• Have an ownership mindset—you can drive high-level planning while also being comfortable with hands-on execution, obsessing over every detail and taking initiative to do whatever is needed for impact. This includes having creative problem-solving skills and a growth mindset for trying new approaches and channels.
• Can maintain 3 or more hours of overlap with UTC–8 (Pacific Time) work hours, as most of our staff work in this time zone.

How to apply?

To apply for this role, please fill in the application form.

Our hiring process consists of the following stages:

• Initial application
• Interview
• Initial skills assessment
• Work trial
• Offer