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Cradle is on a mission to create better medicines and more sustainable materials using the latest advances in AI and biology. We are looking for a Senior Editor to build and lead our editorial engine, transforming complex topics in machine learning and protein engineering into compelling storylines that captivate our audiences and help educate people about our work.
Job Responsibility:
Act as an internal journalist, regularly interviewing our ML researchers and biologists to identify the 'intellectual gold' in their work
Define the 'beats' Cradle covers
Own and maintain the master editorial calendar
Lead the conceptualization of content across mediums and channels
Build and manage a 'bench' of elite freelance science writers, technical illustrators, video producers, and specialized editors
Serve as the final gatekeeper for editorial excellence
Develop and optimize the systems that allow the editorial team to scale
Partner with the Growth and PR teams to maximize the reach of our stories
Track the impact of our editorial work
Requirements:
7+ years of science writing or science journalism experience
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in life sciences, computer science, or a related field
Exceptional writing and interviewing skills
Experience writing for multiple audiences and formats
Understanding of multi-channel content distribution
Portfolio of published work demonstrating ability to make complex science engaging and accessible
Ability to work independently and ship content on deadline
Nice to have:
Experience in biotech, pharma, or scientific software companies
Background in science journalism for major publications or industry media
Familiarity with protein engineering, synthetic biology, or computational biology
Experience with content management systems, basic design tools (Figma/Canva), and analytics platforms