Executive Editorial Lead — AI Research Publications

Google DeepMind; New York (NY); On-site; USD 220,000 - 305,000; Full time

Job summary

Google DeepMind is seeking an exceptional editorial leader and writer to serve as the driving behind the DeepMind Institute's publishing desk. This role translates frontier AI research into accessible narratives and sets the Institute's intellectual tone across publications.

The position combines flagship content creation as an executive technical writer with editorial mentorship of a team of writers and researchers, partnering with the Managing Director to shape arguments and ensure publication

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Act as an executive technical writer, drafting complex, flagship DMI publications to set the Institute's voice.
• Provide editorial guidance to the writing team, shaping arguments and meeting publication priorities on AGI topics.
• Own final copy-editing, fact-checking, and proofreading to uphold house style and accessibility.
• Coordinate with operations, communications, and leadership to ensure content meets SLAs and is ready for promotion.
• Manage formatting, citations, and CMS uploads as final publication checkpoint.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Team management

Technical writing

Copy-editing

Translating complex concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google DeepMind is seeking an exceptional editorial leader and writer to serve as the driving behind the DeepMind Institute's publishing desk. This role translates frontier AI research into accessible narratives and sets the Institute's intellectual tone across publications.

The position combines flagship content creation as an executive technical writer with editorial mentorship of a team of writers and researchers, partnering with the Managing Director to shape arguments and ensure publication