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About us
FAR.AI is a non-profit AI research institute working to ensure advanced AI is safe and beneficial for everyone. Our mission is to facilitate breakthrough AI safety research, advance global understanding of AI risks and solutions, and foster a coordinated global response. Since our founding in July 2022, we've grown to 50+ staff, published 40+ academic papers, and convened leading AI safety events. Our work is recognized globally, with publications at premier venues such as NeurIPS, ICML including a Best Paper Honorable Mention in 2026, and ICLR, and features in the Financial Times, Nature News, Wired Magazine and MIT Technology Review. We conduct pre-deployment testing on behalf of frontier developers such as OpenAI, independent evaluations for governments including the EU AI Office, and publish the AI Security Leaderboard based on our red-teaming expertise. We help steer and grow the AI safety field through developing research roadmaps with renowned researchers such as Yoshua Bengio; running FAR.Labs, an AI safety-focused co-working space in Berkeley housing 40+ members; and supporting the community through targeted grants to technical researchers.
The Role
The Staff Technical Writer owns FAR.AI’s written content. They work with researchers and the red team on pre-publication findings to write the reports and research write-ups that decisionmakers at frontier labs and across the field rely on, develop content for public-facing products such as the AI Security Leaderboard, and work with our CEO and technical leaders on op-eds and position papers. They also own website copy and the quarterly newsletter, and steward an organization-wide voice and narrative with the Communications Team Lead. They report to Lauren Reid, Communications Team Lead, and work closely with the Digital Media Manager and the rest of the comms team. The role has no direct reports at launch. They will thrive here if they are a skilled writer, or a technical specialist who writes well, with real experience in AI, who enjoys making complex technical findings clear and accurate for different audiences and can run several projects at once.
Why are we hiring for this role?
FAR.AI has grown to 50+ staff and plans to keep growing (a target of around 200 by end of 2029), and the volume of research and red-teaming findings that needs clear writing is growing with it. The comms team currently covers design, digital media and media relations, but no one owns written content end to end: research reports, blog posts, op-eds, the website, the newsletter and the org-wide narrative. This hire fills that gap so that our findings reach researchers and decisionmakers in a form they can use. For the right person, this is a chance to set the voice of a fast-growing, independent AI safety research institute and shape how its work is read by the people making decisions about AI.
Key Responsibilities
- Writing for the scientific community (technical version of the role): partner with researchers early in key projects to identify the core narrative and message of their work.
- Edit drafts of academic papers so they convey their ideas clearly to a scholarly audience, and structure them to submission standards (including LaTeX where needed).
- Write blog post summaries of papers for a technically knowledgeable but non-expert audience, and co-write blog posts, newsletters and position papers with the technical team.
- Own the write-up for every research launch: blog post, abstract rewrite and plain-language summary, working from a brief from the research pod.
- Translate core research findings into clear material for non-technical audiences, such as corporate decision makers and the general public.
- Work with our CEO and technical leaders on op-eds and position papers, and write content for public-facing products such as the AI Security Leaderboard.
- Own written content on FAR.AI’s website, including a regular audit of the evergreen pages (about, programs, team, research overview), working with the Digital Media Manager on structure and presentation.
- Own the quarterly newsletter: set its editorial direction and consolidate updates from across the organization into a clear narrative for key supporters.
- Lead the writing of FAR.AI’s annual report or year-in-review narrative.
- With the Communications Team Lead, establish and steward a consistent organizational voice, narratives around our strategic priorities, and the key messages that support them.
- Write and maintain a FAR.AI house style and voice guide: terminology, how we describe risk, how we cite, and what we don’t say.
- Review key social media posts with the Digital Media Manager so they stay consistent with this voice and narrative.
Required Qualifications
- Writers: 3+ years of professional experience in a writing role (e.g. staff writer, science communicator, editorial lead), and a portfolio of published work that turns complex technical material into clear, accurate writing.
- Technical specialists: 3+ years of experience in machine learning or a closely related field (e.g. maths, stats, physics) as a researcher or engineer, and a portfolio of published writing in at least two formats (papers or technical documentation, blog posts, social media, op-eds).
- All candidates: proven ability to own projects independently from concept to completion.
- All candidates: substantive experience in AI, as a researcher or engineer, or as a writer who has covered AI in depth. A general science or technology background is not enough.
- All candidates: interest in AI safety and our mission, and a willingness to learn.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working understanding of machine learning concepts, enough to represent research accurately and talk credibly with researchers.
- Experience with academic publishing: arXiv, conference submissions, peer review, LaTeX.
- A track record of writing, ghostwriting or editing op-eds.
- A background in science journalism, research communications, or as a researcher who writes.
Logistics
If you are based in the US, you will be a full-time employee of FAR.AI, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. If you’re based in Singapore, you will be an employee of FAR.Singapore. If based elsewhere, you will be employed via an Employer of Record. We sponsor visas for in-person employees, and can hire remotely in most countries. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact us at talent@far.ai. Otherwise, if you don't have questions, the best way to ensure a proper review of your skills and qualifications is by applying directly via the application form. Please don't email us to share your resume (it won't have any impact on our decision). Thank you!
Compensation Range
$150K - $190K
About us
FAR.AI is a non-profit AI research institute working to ensure advanced AI is safe and beneficial for everyone. Our mission is to facilitate breakthrough AI safety research, advance global understanding of AI risks and solutions, and foster a coordinated global response. Since our founding in July 2022, we've grown to 50+ staff, published 40+ academic papers, and convened leading AI safety events. Our work is recognized globally, with publications at premier venues such as NeurIPS, ICML including a Best Paper Honorable Mention in 2026, and ICLR, and features in the Financial Times, Nature News, Wired Magazine and MIT Technology Review. We conduct pre-deployment testing on behalf of frontier developers such as OpenAI, independent evaluations for governments including the EU AI Office, and publish the AI Security Leaderboard based on our red-teaming expertise. We help steer and grow the AI safety field through developing research roadmaps with renowned researchers such as Yoshua Bengio; running FAR.Labs, an AI safety-focused co-working space in Berkeley housing 40+ members; and supporting the community through targeted grants to technical researchers.
The Role
The Staff Technical Writer owns FAR.AI’s written content. They work with researchers and the red team on pre-publication findings to write the reports and research write-ups that decisionmakers at frontier labs and across the field rely on, develop content for public-facing products such as the AI Security Leaderboard, and work with our CEO and technical leaders on op-eds and position papers. They also own website copy and the quarterly newsletter, and steward an organization-wide voice and narrative with the Communications Team Lead. They report to Lauren Reid, Communications Team Lead, and work closely with the Digital Media Manager and the rest of the comms team. The role has no direct reports at launch. They will thrive here if they are a skilled writer, or a technical specialist who writes well, with real experience in AI, who enjoys making complex technical findings clear and accurate for different audiences and can run several projects at once.
Why are we hiring for this role?
FAR.AI has grown to 50+ staff and plans to keep growing (a target of around 200 by end of 2029), and the volume of research and red-teaming findings that needs clear writing is growing with it. The comms team currently covers design, digital media and media relations, but no one owns written content end to end: research reports, blog posts, op-eds, the website, the newsletter and the org-wide narrative. This hire fills that gap so that our findings reach researchers and decisionmakers in a form they can use. For the right person, this is a chance to set the voice of a fast-growing, independent AI safety research institute and shape how its work is read by the people making decisions about AI.
Key Responsibilities
- Writing for the scientific community (technical version of the role): partner with researchers early in key projects to identify the core narrative and message of their work.
- Edit drafts of academic papers so they convey their ideas clearly to a scholarly audience, and structure them to submission standards (including LaTeX where needed).
- Write blog post summaries of papers for a technically knowledgeable but non-expert audience, and co-write blog posts, newsletters and position papers with the technical team.
- Own the write-up for every research launch: blog post, abstract rewrite and plain-language summary, working from a brief from the research pod.
- Translate core research findings into clear material for non-technical audiences, such as corporate decision makers and the general public.
- Work with our CEO and technical leaders on op-eds and position papers, and write content for public-facing products such as the AI Security Leaderboard.
- Own written content on FAR.AI’s website, including a regular audit of the evergreen pages (about, programs, team, research overview), working with the Digital Media Manager on structure and presentation.
- Own the quarterly newsletter: set its editorial direction and consolidate updates from across the organization into a clear narrative for key supporters.
- Lead the writing of FAR.AI’s annual report or year-in-review narrative.
- With the Communications Team Lead, establish and steward a consistent organizational voice, narratives around our strategic priorities, and the key messages that support them.
- Write and maintain a FAR.AI house style and voice guide: terminology, how we describe risk, how we cite, and what we don’t say.
- Review key social media posts with the Digital Media Manager so they stay consistent with this voice and narrative.
Required Qualifications
- Writers: 3+ years of professional experience in a writing role (e.g. staff writer, science communicator, editorial lead), and a portfolio of published work that turns complex technical material into clear, accurate writing.
- Technical specialists: 3+ years of experience in machine learning or a closely related field (e.g. maths, stats, physics) as a researcher or engineer, and a portfolio of published writing in at least two formats (papers or technical documentation, blog posts, social media, op-eds).
- All candidates: proven ability to own projects independently from concept to completion.
- All candidates: substantive experience in AI, as a researcher or engineer, or as a writer who has covered AI in depth. A general science or technology background is not enough.
- All candidates: interest in AI safety and our mission, and a willingness to learn.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working understanding of machine learning concepts, enough to represent research accurately and talk credibly with researchers.
- Experience with academic publishing: arXiv, conference submissions, peer review, LaTeX.
- A track record of writing, ghostwriting or editing op-eds.
- A background in science journalism, research communications, or as a researcher who writes.
Logistics
If you are based in the US, you will be a full-time employee of FAR.AI, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. If you’re based in Singapore, you will be an employee of FAR.Singapore. If based elsewhere, you will be employed via an Employer of Record. We sponsor visas for in-person employees, and can hire remotely in most countries. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact us at talent@far.ai. Otherwise, if you don't have questions, the best way to ensure a proper review of your skills and qualifications is by applying directly via the application form. Please don't email us to share your resume (it won't have any impact on our decision). Thank you!
Compensation Range
$150K - $190K
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- Mondelēz International176
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- Technology & Software63
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head writer jobs.
- Five or more years of professional writing experience with at least two years in a lead or supervisory role
- Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a team of writers across multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong command of brand voice guidelines and experience enforcing style consistency across a content operation
- Proficiency with content management systems and editorial workflow tools such as Asana, Jira, or similar platforms
- Experience writing and editing across multiple formats including long-form, scripts, social copy, and digital content
- Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, creative writing, or a closely related field
Tips for Your Head Writer Job Search
Lead your resume with editorial output
Head writer roles demand proof of volume and voice, not just titles. List the publications, campaigns, or content programs you led, the team size you managed, and any measurable results tied to your writing, such as audience growth or campaign performance.
Tailor your portfolio to the industry
A portfolio built for a games studio should foreground scripts and narrative documents, while one aimed at an ad agency needs campaign copy and creative briefs front and center. Submitting a generic portfolio is the fastest way to get screened out at the first pass.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head writer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by content format
Job titles vary wildly across employers. Search for 'head writer', 'lead writer', 'principal writer', and 'editorial director' to catch the same role posted under different names. Filtering by content format, such as video, long-form, or interactive, narrows results to teams that match your specialty.
Prepare a writing philosophy statement
Many head writer interviews open with a broad question about your editorial vision or creative process. Having a clear, rehearsed answer that ties your approach to real examples from past work prevents you from rambling and signals that you can lead a team's voice, not just your own.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Head writer offers often leave room to define team structure, editorial autonomy, and approval workflows. Before you accept, clarify who you report to, how many writers you will manage, and whether you have final say on published content. These details shape the actual job more than the title does.
Head Writer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head writers?
Mondelēz International, Walmart, and Whole Foods Market are hiring the most head writers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at media companies, advertising agencies, and gaming studios.
How many head writer jobs are remote?
About 48% of head writer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's reliance on asynchronous collaboration and digital content delivery. Sub-areas with the highest remote share include branded content, digital publishing, and narrative design for games, while in-house agency and broadcast roles more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a head writer?
Start by building a strong body of published work in your chosen format, whether editorial, advertising copy, scripts, or branded content. Move into senior writer or lead writer roles where you can demonstrate editorial judgment and begin mentoring others. Seek out opportunities to own a content channel or manage a small team, then document those leadership outcomes in your portfolio and resume before applying to head writer positions.
Can you get hired as a head writer without much experience?
Breaking in with limited experience is difficult but possible if you have an unusually strong portfolio and can show independent editorial leadership, such as running a podcast, newsletter, or content project of your own. Some employers in startups or early-stage content teams will hire a first-time head writer who already writes at a professional standard and shows clear strategic thinking about audience and voice.
What does the head writer interview process look like?
Most head writer interview processes include an initial screening call, a portfolio review with the hiring manager, and at least one round with a creative director or department lead. Candidates are typically asked to walk through their editorial process, discuss how they give feedback to other writers, and sometimes complete a short writing or editing exercise. Final rounds often involve a conversation about content strategy and team management philosophy.
Where can I find and apply to head writer jobs?
You can find and apply to head writer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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