Member of Editorial Staff

Anthropic•San Francisco, CA

1d•$295,000 - $345,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Anthropic is seeking a writer and editor to join its Editorial Publishing team. This role involves shaping how the company communicates about its research, products, and mission. The responsibilities include writing, editing, and commissioning content such as essays, explainers, and profiles for a general audience, making complex topics accessible and interesting. Additionally, the role requires ensuring that all published content aligns with the company's voice and standards. The ideal candidate can seamlessly transition between writing and editing, viewing both as integral parts of mission-led editorial work.

Requirements

Write well about complex or technical subjects for readers who don't share the jargon
Edit with conviction
Value honest, clear and direct writing and can adapt tone for different audiences without losing the underlying voice
Know the current AI landscape well enough to spot what's new, what's overclaimed, and what's most interesting
Understand Anthropic's mission and how it relates to the commercial side of the company
Have a body of published or edited work that shows the above

Nice To Haves

Experience building or running an owned-media publication or newsletter
Experience developing or maintaining a written style guide
Familiarity editing non-professional writers
Experience with executive speechwriting or live events content
Some fluency with social platforms like X and LinkedIn

Responsibilities

Write, edit, and commission long-form essays, explainers, companion pieces, and profiles that open up Anthropic's research, products, and culture to a general readership
Edit contributions from subject-matter experts and non-professional writers, giving structural and line-level feedback while keeping their voice intact
Develop new ideas and formats suitable for helping Anthropic reach a wider range of audiences. Launch, experiment and generally drive forward our work into new realms.