Senior Writer & Editor

Epoch AI is looking for a founding Writer & Editor as we launch a new media team to bring our research to a wider audience. The role will involve pitching, writing, and editing pieces for a general audience as part of our new media program.

About the role

We are looking for a Writer & Editor to produce excellent journalism on AI for a general audience. Your day-to-day activities will include pitching and discussing ideas for articles with the media team and other researchers, writing your own pieces and editing other writers’ copy.

An ideal candidate has spent multiple years writing and editing at a major publication and has worked closely with many different writers. As a founding member of the media team, will have substantial input into the editorial direction of a well-resourced and ambitious publication helping the public to make sense of AI.

For this role, we have a strong preference for candidates who are able to work in-person in our Berkeley office, particularly during the first six months as the media team gets established. We will consider remote candidate and can hire in many countries, though we require working hours that overlap with Pacific Time for at least 4 hours during the workday.

We invite anyone who is interested to apply, regardless of background, experience, or credentials. Please do not include a cover letter, photograph, or headshot of yourself, or any personal information that is not relevant to the role for which you're applying (including marital status, age, identity traits, etc.). Applications are rolling.

Key responsibilities

• Edit drafts from our researchers and media team into clear, engaging pieces for a general audience
• Write first drafts from outlines and ideas supplied by the team
• Set and uphold editorial standards across the media program
• Help the program publish consistently, starting at at least one piece per week

What we're looking for

• 5+ years as an editor at a major publication, e.g. in legacy news media
• Excellent writing of your own, shown by published work for a general audience
• Experience editing for many different writers and improving their work quickly
• Ability to make technical material clear without dumbing it down
• Entrepreneurial spirit as a founding member of the team

Prior experience covering AI, science, economics, finance, or other technical beats, and familiarity with the AI ecosystem would be a plus, but are not expected. Interest in learning matters more than expertise.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary between $140,000 and $170,000 USD, more for exceptional candidates, or significantly more for highly experienced candidates who would be considered for an Executive Editor position.
• For successful candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area, we will adjust salaries upwards to 21% more.
• In Washington DC and New York City, we will adjust salaries upwards to 10% more.
• In countries where employment costs are particularly high we will adjust salaries downwards 10%, or 20% in Brazil, Sweden, or France.
• Salaries are not restricted to USD, and contracts and payments are usually in local currencies. Conversions are based on one-year average exchange rates.
• The opportunity to help build a new media team from the ground up, meaningfully shape its direction and share in the upside.
• Competitive benefits program, including comprehensive health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), including no specific annual limit, with 30 days PTO per year protected, unlimited personal and sick leave, and 4 months paid parental leave for permanent staff with at least 12 months of tenure (prorated parental leave if less than 12 months).
• A flexible and generous expense policy for you to spend on equipment and a large range of productivity tools or learning/development opportunities, including unlimited spending on AI tools, subject to regulations and manager approval.
• Access to our very well-equipped offices in Berkeley, California, including paid meals, snacks, gym, and more, or reimbursement for coworking space closer to home.