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Salary: USD 265,000 - 295,000 / annual
Anthropic is seeking a writer focused on economics and policy to join its Editorial team. The role centers on translating complex economic research into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences—economists, policymakers, journalists, and the general public.
You will work closely with Anthropic's economists and research scientists to produce a range of publications: economic research reports (including the Anthropic Economic Index), long-form essays, op-eds, policy briefs, and blog posts. Your focus areas will include AI's effects on productivity and labor markets, the economics of compute, innovation policy, and regulatory frameworks.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with economists and researchers to write and edit economic research publications
- Producing rigorous, accessible work on AI economics and policy across multiple formats
- Translating complex findings into public-facing content by working with internal teams and external experts
- Engaging with economists, policymakers, think tanks, academics, and media to advance conversations about AI policy and economics
- Contributing to decisions about which economic and policy questions Anthropic pursues
You'll have a unique vantage point on frontier AI developments and will help shape how Anthropic communicates about AI's societal implications. The Editorial team works extensively with The Anthropic Institute and Anthropic's Policy team.
The role is hybrid with a primary office in San Francisco; Anthropic expects staff to be in office at least 25% of the time, though some roles may require more.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrated ability to write compellingly about complex economic and policy topics for broad audiences
- Published body of long-form writing on economics, policy, or technology
- Quantitative literacy: ability to read and explain economics working papers
- Familiarity with how ideas circulate on social platforms like X and understanding of argument traction
- Experience working closely with experts, earning their trust, and pushing them toward stronger arguments
- Comfort engaging in policy debates while maintaining intellectual rigor and nuance
- Enthusiasm for Anthropic's mission to develop safe and beneficial AI
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience
- Field of study relevant to the role (demonstrated through coursework, training, or experience)
- Years of experience correlating with internal job level requirements
STRONG ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional experience in economic research, analysis, or editing data-heavy publications
- Experience with policymaking institutions (think tanks, government, advocacy organizations) and understanding of Washington operations
- Direct experience on AI policy or technology policy
- Track record of influencing policy debates through writing and public engagement
- Published work on economic growth, labor economics, innovation economics, progress studies, regulatory policy, competition policy, or emerging technology economics
- Established personal audience, ideally built independently
