Senior Editor (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Editor (AI): Leading the quality and velocity of all published content across various channels with an accent on editorial excellence and voice consistency. Focus on building a world-class editorial function, mentoring writers, and developing scalable editorial systems.

Location: San Francisco or New York City; the company also mentions support for full-time employees based outside the U.S.

Salary: $210K – $290K (applies to U.S.-based positions)

Company

Perplexity is an AI-driven search and information discovery platform.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end editorial quality and evolve the company's brand voice.
• Plan and manage the editorial calendar and production pipeline in a high-growth environment.
• Perform developmental and line-level copy editing to elevate the quality of all writers.
• Mentor and attract top-tier writing talent to improve the team's overall output.
• Build and own the editorial system, including style guides and workflows.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across the company to fulfill content needs.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in editing, writing, or editorial leadership with a strong portfolio.
• Exceptional command of the English language, grammar, style, and storytelling.
• Ability to adapt tone and voice for different audiences and channels.
• Proven track record of mentoring writers and managing editorial production.
• Comfort using AI tools and the ability to integrate them into professional workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive U.S. benefits including equity, health, dental, vision, and retirement.
• Fitness, commuter, and dependent care accounts for U.S. employees.
• Region-specific benefits programs for international employees.
• A culture that values the "truth well-told" and a passion for linguistic excellence.