Staff Writer and Editorial Lead

Job description

ScaleMath is hiring a Staff Writer and Editorial Lead to work directly with the founder and help drive high-leverage initiatives across the business. This is not a traditional "writing-only" role. You’ll be involved in content and editorial work, but you’ll also jump into partnerships, sales support, client calls, messaging, positioning, internal projects, and whatever else the business needs. The common thread is: you’re a high-judgment operator who can own work end-to-end and ship high-quality outcomes. This role exists because our current internal “right hand” is becoming a bottleneck. We need someone with the same level of written English ability and attention to detail to share the load and help ScaleMath move faster without lowering standards. ## What we’re looking for We’re looking for someone who fits the following criteria: - **Strategic + hands-on** – able to set direction and execute, owning initiatives end-to-end with real accountability - **Exceptional attention to detail** – holds a high precision bar and catches issues others miss - **Elite written communicator** – writes clearly, confidently, and with strong structure and flow - **High-level copywriter / “sentence designer”** – strong at line-level writing: clarity, rhythm, persuasion, and restraint - **Quality bar setter** – elevates the standard for what “good” looks like across content and messaging - **Strong editorial judgment** – knows what to cut, what to keep, what to emphasize, and what will confuse the reader - **Execution-first mindset** – reliably ships finished work, not just drafts, outlines, or ideas - **Brand voice steward** – maintains consistency of tone, positioning, and messaging across channels - **Trusted internal reviewer** – improves others’ work through thoughtful critique, rewrites, and refinement ## What you’ll do This role will evolve over time, but you can expect to work across areas like: - Writing and editing high-quality content (including founder-led content) - Improving messaging, positioning, and narrative clarity across the business - Reviewing and polishing important documents, emails, and customer-facing assets - Supporting partnerships: outreach, coordination, follow-ups, and deal flow - Joining client and partner calls where strong communication matters - Supporting sales efforts with copy, decks, follow-ups, and materials - Owning internal initiatives end-to-end (research, execution, and delivery) - Acting as a force multiplier for the founder and the team ## What success looks like - Work that used to bottleneck now ships consistently, without quality dropping - Our content, messaging, and outbound feels sharper, clearer, and more “ScaleMath” - Initiatives move forward because you proactively push them forward - The founder’s time is protected and the business moves faster ## Who this is perfect for This role is ideal if you’re someone who: - Loves writing, editing, and high-quality communication - Also enjoys business problem-solving and cross-functional execution - Wants real ownership, not narrow job lanes - Can switch between “craft” work and “operator” work without losing quality ## Location UK is preferred, but we’re open to hiring globally for the right person. ## How to apply Send us: - A short note on why this role fits you - 2–3 examples of your best writing (published or private is fine) - Anything that shows how you operate (projects, initiatives you owned, etc.)