Story-driven Marketing Communications Specialist

The-Engine; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Engine is seeking a Marketing Communications Specialist to translate complex engineering work into clear, compelling stories for founders, investors, partners, and the Tough Tech ecosystem. This is a writing-intensive role for someone who enjoys turning complex ideas into clear stories across email, web, social media, events, and campaigns.

The ideal candidate combines exceptional writing with strong organizational skills and a sharp eye for visual communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in marketing, communications, journalism, English, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of writing and communications experience across email, web, social, and campaign content.
• Strong writing and editing skills with samples showing range and judgment.
• Comfort managing multiple deadlines and interviewing subject matter experts.
• Familiarity with communications tools such as email platforms, social scheduling tools, HubSpot, or similar systems.
• Interest in using AI to improve workflow and execution.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit clear, compelling copy across email, web, social, events, video, and other channels.
• Develop audience-specific content translating programs, partnerships, milestones, and founder stories into The Engine's voice.
• Interview internal stakeholders, residents, and partners to gather source material and shape messaging.
• Manage day-to-day content scheduling and publishing across key channels.
• Support cross-functional campaigns, including message development, asset creation, and calendar maintenance.
• Track basic performance metrics and use insights to improve future communications.
• Support website updates, light SEO, and coordination with designers, freelancers, and vendors.
• Identify and communicate stories, milestones, and outcomes worth sharing.
• Execute all event and program communications with clear, on-brand messaging.
• Maintain founder-facing resources, templates, newsletters, and other communications assets.
• Support the development of The Engine's annual impact report.
• Collaborate with Programs, Partnerships, Infrastructure, The Builder Platform, and other teams on communications planning.
• Support reporting and data entry related to communications and program metrics, including HubSpot.
• Assist the Senior Manager of Marketing & Programs on cross-functional projects.

Skills

Writing & editing

Content development

Cross-functional collaboration

Campaign coordination

Analytics basics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Marketing/Communications/Journalism/English

Tools

HubSpot

Email platforms

Social scheduling tools

SEO basics

Website CMS

Job description

The Engine is seeking a Marketing Communications Specialist to translate complex engineering work into clear, compelling stories for founders, investors, partners, and the Tough Tech ecosystem. This is a writing-intensive role for someone who enjoys turning complex ideas into clear stories across email, web, social media, events, and campaigns.

The ideal candidate combines exceptional writing with strong organizational skills and a sharp eye for visual communication.