Head Writer

Lilasciences

Cambridge, United States
Base: $148,000 - $224,000 usd; bonus/equity: bonus...
On-site
Newsroom-trained editorial lead
Translate complex science into stories
Build and manage editorial program
Lila Sciences is seeking a Head Writer to lead their editorial team and develop compelling narratives that bridge the gap between complex science and general audiences. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership, managing a team of writers, and ensuring the editorial integrity of published content

Job Summary

  • Partner with senior C-suite leaders to shape Lila’s editorial agenda, priorities, and long-term strategy.
  • Build and manage a bench of writers (contract and, over time, full-time), assign stories, and oversee briefs, drafting, and revision.
  • Establish lightweight workflows for intake, review, fact-checking, and approvals that protect confidentiality without slowing everything down.

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Lila Sciences is seeking a Head Writer to lead their editorial team and develop compelling narratives that bridge the gap between complex science and general audiences. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership, managing a team of writers, and ensuring the editorial integrity of published content.

Salary

Base: $148,000 - $224,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: bonus potential and generous early equity; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • newsroom-trained editorial lead
  • translate complex science into stories
  • build and manage editorial program
  • own external writing standards and voice
  • interview senior executives for content
  • storytelling for diverse stakeholders
  • journalistic standards and editing discipline

Nice-to-have

  • familiarity with AI for science domains
  • experience with academic papers or textbooks
  • collaborating on visuals and multimedia

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years in newsroom or newsroom-like environment
  • Proven experience running editorial process end-to-end
  • Strong portfolio of science and/or technology writing
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex science and engineering
  • Exceptional editing skills

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Not specified

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