Co-Op, Editorial Content

The role

The Editorial Content Co-Op joins the Communications team to tell the story of the company's scientific work in life sciences, materials science, and AI research. The role involves writing and producing content end to end, including articles, social copy, video, and visuals.

What you will do

• Draft articles, explainers, and social copy about Lila's scientific work
• Interview scientists and engineers and turn conversations into accurate stories
• Assist in producing short-form video from concept through script and final cut
• Assist in building visuals and graphics that make scientific concepts legible
• Contribute to the editorial calendar and launch plans for upcoming content
• Fact-check drafts with internal experts before publication
• Support occasional team events, including on-site coverage and recaps

Required qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree program or recently graduated
• Strong writing samples in science, technology, or news reporting
• Ability to explain scientific subjects accurately to non-expert readers
• Comfort interviewing subject-matter experts and working from primary sources
• Precision with sourcing, fact-checking, and style consistency
• Available for the full January through May term, on site in Cambridge

Nice to have

• Coursework in biology, chemistry, materials science, physics, or computer science
• Experience with video production and editing tools
• Familiarity with design tools for graphics, diagrams, or data visuals
• Student newspaper, magazine, or science communication experience

About the company

Lila Sciences is building Scientific Superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges. The company combines advanced AI models with proprietary AI Science Factory instruments into an operating system for science.