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· Job Posted January 20, 2026
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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

What we offer

  • Very competitive salary
  • Generous equity stake in the company
  • Wide range of benefits
  • Career progression opportunities
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