Application Guide
How to Apply for Content Lead / Head of Content
at Centre for Effective Altruism
🏢 About Centre for Effective Altruism
The Centre for Effective Altruism (CEA) is a unique nonprofit that coordinates and supports the global effective altruism movement, which focuses on using evidence and reason to do the most good possible. Working here means contributing directly to a community dedicated to solving pressing global problems like existential risks, global health, and animal welfare through rigorous analysis and strategic action. You'd join an organization that values intellectual honesty, long-term impact, and collaborative problem-solving in a mission-driven environment.
About This Role
As Content Lead/Head of Content at CEA, you'll shape the narrative and resources that empower the effective altruism community worldwide, from developing educational materials to managing online forums and conference content. This role is impactful because you'll directly influence how thousands of people engage with effective altruism ideas, potentially accelerating progress on global priorities. You'll bridge strategy and execution to build a cohesive content ecosystem that supports community growth and informed discussion.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve reviewing EA Forum analytics to identify discussion trends, collaborating with community managers on local group resource updates, and editing conference session summaries for publication. You could spend afternoon hours strategizing with research partners on translating technical papers into accessible explainers, while also mentoring volunteer content contributors across time zones. The role balances hands-on content work with high-level planning to ensure all materials align with CEA's community-support mission.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Centre for Effective Altruism Is Looking For
- Demonstrated experience developing content strategy for mission-driven communities or movements, with portfolio examples showing impact on engagement or growth
- Deep familiarity with effective altruism concepts, key organizations, and current community discussions (e.g., 80,000 Hours, Giving What We Can, AI safety debates)
- Proven ability to manage content production across formats (online resources, forums, events) while nurturing contributor networks and volunteer collaborations
- Strong editorial judgment for balancing accessibility with intellectual rigor when communicating complex topics like cause prioritization or moral philosophy
📝 Tips for Applying to Centre for Effective Altruism
Show specific understanding of CEA's role within the effective altruism ecosystem—don't treat it as a generic content role but as movement infrastructure
Include concrete examples of how you've built or nurtured communities through content, especially in evidence-based or philosophy-driven spaces
Demonstrate familiarity with EA Forum, LessWrong, or other EA-aligned platforms by referencing specific discussions or resources in your materials
Highlight experience creating content that bridges academic rigor with practical application, as CEA serves both researchers and activists
Emphasize cross-cultural content strategy experience, as this role supports a global community with diverse local groups
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your philosophy on content's role in movement-building and how it aligns with effective altruism principles of scalability and evidence-based impact", 'Specific examples of managing content ecosystems that serve both newcomers and deeply engaged community members simultaneously', "How you've previously navigated the tension between maintaining intellectual standards and making complex ideas accessible to broader audiences", 'Your approach to measuring content impact beyond vanity metrics, focusing on behavioral change or community health indicators']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Explore the EA Forum's Content & Features section to understand current community discussions and content gaps
- → Review CEA's past conference materials and resources to identify their existing content voice and strategy patterns
- → Study the EA community's key concepts (cause prioritization, moral uncertainty, expected value) to demonstrate fluency in application materials
- → Investigate how CEA differs from other EA organizations like 80,000 Hours or Giving What We Can in its community-support focus
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with generic content marketing experience without showing understanding of EA's unique intellectual community dynamics
- Focusing solely on content creation skills without demonstrating strategic thinking about community growth and movement-building
- Showing discomfort with evidence-heavy or philosophy-informed content by emphasizing only emotional storytelling approaches
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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