Writer, Editor

Epoch AI

. Pitch and discuss article ideas with the media team and other researchers .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong editorial leadership and writing skills, with a focus on producing clear, engaging content for a general audience. Proven ability to edit diverse writers' work and uphold high editorial standards while contributing to the publication's direction.

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5+ Years Editing ExperienceExcellent Writing SkillsExperience Editing Diverse WritersProfessional-Level English ProficiencyFamiliarity With AI Ecosystem

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Hard Skills

EditingWritingContent ProductionJournalismTechnical Material Simplification

Soft Skills

Entrepreneurial SpiritCollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

AI JournalismLegacy News MediaEditorial StandardsGeneral AudienceTechnical Beats

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Pitch and discuss article ideas with the media team and other researchers
Write original pieces for a general audience
Edit other writers’ copy and researchers’ drafts into clear, engaging pieces
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 least one piece per week
Contribute substantially to the editorial direction of a well-resourced and ambitious publication
Produce journalism on AI that helps the public make sense of AI

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years as an editor at a major publication, e.g. in legacy news media
Excellent writing of your own, demonstrated 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
Professional-level English proficiency
Ability to work hours overlapping with Pacific Time for at least 4 hours during the workday for remote work
Prior experience covering AI, science, economics, finance, or other technical beats is a plus but not expected
Familiarity with the AI ecosystem is a plus but not expected

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual salary between $125,000 and $155,000 USD, or more for exceptional candidates
Salaries adjusted upwards by up to 21% for successful candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area
Salaries adjusted upwards by up to 10% in Washington DC and New York City
Salaries adjusted downwards 10%, or 20% in Brazil, Sweden, or France
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
4 months paid parental leave for permanent staff with at least 12 months of tenure, prorated if less than 12 months
Flexible and generous expense policy for equipment, productivity tools, and learning/development opportunities
Unlimited spending on AI tools, subject to regulations and manager approval
Access to well-equipped Berkeley offices, including paid meals, snacks, and gym
Reimbursement for coworking space closer to home
Opportunity to help build a new media team from the ground up, shape its direction, and share in the upside