Safety Systems Editor

OpenAI

. Own the editorial quality of key safety transparency artifacts and systems .

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $284,000 - $315,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the editorial quality of key safety transparency artifacts and systems
Shape and execute external communication of technical safety work
Partner closely with various teams to translate technical findings into public-facing materials
Write clear explanations of highly technical safety topics
Improve editorial processes, templates, and workflows
Use AI tools for drafting, synthesizing materials, and improving consistency
Build systems that enhance transparency efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Exceptional writing and editing skills for technical topics
Strong editorial judgment and the ability to identify narrative threads in complex material
Execution instincts and ownership of projects from start to finish
Ability to synthesize diverse inputs into publication-ready artifacts
Ability to partner with technical experts to communicate their work accurately
AI-native mindset looking for automation and systematization opportunities
Understanding of rigorous intellectual honesty and trust through accuracy
Quickly learn and develop fluency in technical domains, specifically in AI safety concepts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.

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Hard Skills & Tools

writingeditingtechnical communicationsynthesis of materialseditorial processesworkflow improvementAI tools usagetransparency systems

Soft Skills

editorial judgmentproject ownershipcollaborationnarrative identificationexecution instinctsintellectual honestytrust through accuracyquick learningfluency in technical domains