Cradle · 5 hours ago
Senior Editor
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expCradle is a company focused on creating better medicines and sustainable materials using advances in AI and biology. They are seeking a Senior Editor to lead their editorial efforts, transforming complex topics in machine learning and protein engineering into engaging content that educates their audience.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyLife ScienceProduct Research
Responsibilities
Act as an internal journalist, regularly interviewing our ML researchers and biologists to identify the "intellectual gold" in their work. You will define the "beats" Cradle covers, from protein engineering innovation to ML-ready lab transformation
Own and maintain the master editorial calendar, ensuring a steady pulse of high-impact content that aligns with company milestones, research and product releases, and industry events
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. You will ensure every piece of content meets the highest standards of scientific accuracy, narrative clarity, and brand voice
Develop and optimize the systems (e.g., project management, CMS, internal workflows) that allow the editorial team to scale, moving projects seamlessly from a raw scientific idea to a polished global release
Partner with the Growth and PR teams to maximize the reach of our stories, ensuring they resonate with PhD scientists, industry executives, and specialists
Track the impact of our editorial work, using data-driven insights to refine our narrative strategy and identify which topics are moving the needle for our audience
Qualification
Required
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. You can extract a compelling story from a 30-minute conversation with a scientist
Experience writing for multiple audiences and formats, from technical deep-dives to accessible explainers
Understanding of multi-channel content distribution, not just writing for search engines
Portfolio of published work demonstrating ability to make complex science engaging and accessible
Ability to work independently and ship content on deadline
Preferred
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
Benefits
A generous equity stake in the company
A wide range of benefits and career progression opportunities
Company
Cradle
Cradle is a biotech company that uses prediction algorithms and AI design recommendations to assist biologists in designing proteins.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$102.72MKey Investors
IVPIndex Ventures
2024-11-26Series B· $73M
2023-11-28Series A· $24M
2022-11-16Seed· $5.72M
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