Science / AI Writer in London

Please include a cover letter when applying, along with your portfolio or relevant examples of your writing, telling us what motivates you to join Google DeepMind and how you can contribute to our mission.

This is an opportunity to join an outstanding team of people in a complex, mission-driven company. We are keen to hire a talented Writer to join our Science and Frontier AI Research external communications team. This team is responsible for telling the story of our most advanced work—from fundamental scientific discoveries to the development of frontier models that are redefining the capabilities of artificial intelligence. We value rigor, clarity, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into narratives that resonate with the scientific community, policymakers, and the broader public.

About us: Artificial Intelligence could be one of humanity's most useful inventions. At Google DeepMind, we are a team of scientists, engineers, machine learning experts and more, working together to advance the state of the art in artificial intelligence. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, and collaborate with others on critical challenges, ensuring safety and ethics are the highest priority.

The role: We are looking for an exceptional Science writer and communicator to join our team in London, reporting to the Science and Frontier AI Communications Lead. In this role, you will embed deeply with our research teams to understand their latest breakthroughs and translate them into compelling written content for a variety of audiences. You will play a critical role in shaping how our research is perceived globally. You will not just be editing; you will be a thought partner to our scientists, drafting blogs for new models, op-eds and social media posts to drive thought leadership and articulate the scientific methodology behind our latest breakthroughs.

• Key responsibilities:
• AI driving scientific advances: in collaboration with Comms colleagues and researchers, develop compelling, accessible written communications that show how GDM's research and AI models are benefitting scientists and society today - and enabling the breakthroughs of tomorrow.
• Technical Storytelling: Draft and edit high-quality blog posts, op-eds, social media posts, and white papers that explain our scientific and frontier AI research.
• Research Collaboration: Partner directly with research leads and scientists to understand the nuance of their work.
• Launch Communications: Serve as the primary writer for major breakthrough launches and scientific announcements.
• Translation and Clarity: Synthesize dense technical information into clear, concise content suitable for technical and generalist audiences.
• Strategic Messaging: Work with the External Communications Lead to ensure all written materials align with our broader scientific narrative and mission.
• Manage a multi-format, multi-platform editorial pipeline: Develop editorial strategy and manage production across multiple formats and platforms.

About you: In order to set you up for success as a Science & Frontier AI Research - Writer / Communicator at Google DeepMind, we look for the following skills and experience:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in science communications, science or technical writing, or journalism, with a specific focus on AI, computer science, or physics.
• Technical Fluency: A strong ability to read and understand technical research papers.
• Portfolio: A portfolio of writing that demonstrates the ability to explain complex topics with clarity and elegance.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple writing projects simultaneously with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

You are:

• A proactive self-starter, able to work independently and in a team.
• Intellectually curious, self-aware, and constantly seeking excellence through opportunities to learn and improve.
• A strategic problem solver, skilled communicator and collaborator.
• Responsive and resilient to challenging, ambiguous and sometimes changing objectives.

Application deadline: 6pm GMT Monday 9th March.

At Google DeepMind, we value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.