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.

This is an in-person role based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The media team will work together in person for at least the first six months of the program.

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

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, or willing to relocate

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