Staff Technical Writer, Editor

FAR.AI

. Lead development of FAR.AI’s written content .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in translating complex technical material into clear, actionable content for diverse audiences, with a strong focus on AI safety and policy communication. Proven ability to manage writing projects independently, from concept to completion, while maintaining a consistent organizational voice.

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Content DevelopmentTechnical WritingMachine Learning ConceptsLaTeX ProficiencyPolicy Brief Writing

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Hard Skills

Technical WritingContent DevelopmentEditingResearch CommunicationPolicy Brief WritingGhostwritingAcademic Publication ProcessBlog Post WritingSocial Media WritingNarrative Shaping

Soft Skills

Project ManagementCollaborationCommunicationAdaptabilityAttention to Detail

Industry Keywords

AI SafetyScience JournalismResearch WritingPolicy CommunicationTechnical DocumentationAI LandscapeGovernment EngagementInnovation PolicyPeer ReviewFAR.AI

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of FAR.AI’s written content
Shape FAR.AI’s narrative, content, and messaging across the communications team
Work with researchers to translate research findings into actionable insights for policymakers and corporate decisionmakers
Partner with technical teams early in research projects to identify key narratives and messages
Edit academic papers for clarity and scholarly communication, including structuring papers to submission standards and working in LaTeX
Write blog post summaries of research papers for technically knowledgeable audiences
Co-write blog posts, newsletters, and position papers with technical teams
Translate research findings into policy briefs and other content for non-technical audiences
Own written content on FAR.AI’s website and collaborate on its structure and presentation
Own the quarterly newsletter and consolidate updates into a clear narrative
Establish and steward a consistent organizational voice and narratives around strategic priorities
Equip staff with messaging and framing to represent FAR.AI’s narrative
Review key social media posts for consistency with FAR.AI’s voice and narrative
Work with the CEO and technical leaders on op-eds and position papers
Produce reports based on pre-publication findings for policymakers and frontier labs
Develop content for public-facing products such as the AI security leaderboard

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of professional experience in a writing role, such as staff writer, science communicator, or editorial lead
Portfolio of published work demonstrating the ability to turn complex technical material into clear, accurate writing
Alternatively, 3+ years of experience in machine learning or a closely related field such as maths, stats, or physics, as a researcher or engineer
Portfolio of published writing across varying levels of complexity, covering at least two of: papers/technical documentation, blog posts, social media, op-eds, or policy briefs
Proven ability to own projects independently from concept to completion
Interest in AI safety and FAR.AI’s mission, and willingness to learn
Familiarity with the AI landscape and experience engaging with governments, AI companies, or policy think tanks
Strong working understanding of machine learning concepts
Experience with the academic publication process, including arXiv, conference submissions, peer review, and LaTeX
Track record of writing, ghostwriting, and/or editing op-eds
Track record of writing for policymakers, such as policy briefs, especially in technology and innovation policy
Background in science journalism, research communications, or research writing
Ability to overlap with 9am–noon Pacific time for globally remote work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Visa sponsorship for in-person employees
Standard benefits for US and Singapore employees
Catered lunch and dinner at Berkeley offices
Paid 2–3 hour written test task
Paid full-day assessment
Flexible location options: in-person in Berkeley or Singapore, or globally remote
Employee status in the US or Singapore; EOR or contractor arrangement outside the US or Singapore