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Editorial Lead at Lila Sciences | Cambridge, MA

Lila SciencesCambridge, MA USA
On-site Full-time $148K/yr - $224K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should possess: A proven track record in editorial leadership and team management. Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly. Experience in collaborating with diverse teams, including scientists and technical experts. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. A passion for science and technology, with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in storytelling.

About the job

Your Role at Lila Sciences

Lila Sciences is an innovative startup dedicated to creating a strong, evidence-based storytelling approach that integrates AI, science, and technology. We are looking for a detail-oriented, newsroom-experienced Senior Writer / Editorial Lead to become a vital member of our MarCom team. This trusted team collaborates closely with scientists, engineers, and executive leadership. Your mission will be to drive our editorial initiatives forward swiftly and credibly, ensuring that our narratives are both accurate and accessible to a diverse audience, ranging from technical experts to the general public. This position is pivotal in translating complex scientific concepts into impactful, reliable stories.

Your Contributions

  • Collaborate with senior executives to define Lila's editorial objectives, priorities, and long-term vision.
  • Build and oversee a diverse team of writers (both contract and full-time), assigning stories and managing the drafting process.
  • Craft and refine high-profile articles that enhance visibility, while developing scalable processes to maintain quality as we grow.
  • Work with scientists, engineers, and leadership to convert intricate research into credible narratives that resonate with customers, partners, governmental bodies, investors, and potential hires.
  • Generate multi-layered content suitable for various formats, including social media posts, blogs, technical briefs, and presentations.

What You'll Achieve

  • Establish Lila's external writing standards, voice, and editorial integrity.
  • Identify timely and relevant topics for publication, while discerning what should be omitted.
  • Develop and manage an editorial calendar that aligns with business goals and scientific milestones.

Team Leadership and Writer Development

  • Lead a focused editorial team and a network of freelance writers.
  • Provide clear guidelines, swift feedback, and mentorship throughout the writing process.
  • Set standards for sourcing quality content, ensuring accurate fact-checking and prompt delivery.

Hands-on Writing and Editing

  • Create high-quality articles, explanatory pieces, technical overviews, case studies, and scripts that exemplify narrative clarity and accuracy.

Executive Interviews and Ghostwriting

  • Conduct interviews with senior executives (CEO, CSO, CTO, and other scientific leaders) to produce articles, opinion pieces, Q&As, and narrative updates on Lila's research, platform, and scientific achievements.
  • Collaborate on ghostwriting and co-writing projects for leaders while maintaining their unique voice and technical precision.

About Lila Sciences

Lila Sciences is at the forefront of innovation, developing an evidence-based storytelling function that integrates cutting-edge AI, scientific research, and advanced technology. As a dynamic startup, we are committed to creating narratives that not only inform but also inspire, bridging the gap between complex science and public understanding.

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