Strategic Communications Lead

Center for Therapeutic Genetics; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Broad Institute is seeking a Communications Manager to lead editorial output across all external channels, translating complex scientific work into compelling, audience‑appropriate content. The role requires exceptional writing/editing, strong visual communication skills, and ability to manage multiple streams with limited supervision.

Collaboration with Partnerships and Policy teams is essential. The position emphasizes website/content management, social media strategy (LinkedIn focus), and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, public health, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in communications, science communications, or nonprofit communications with progression in responsibility.
• Outstanding writing and editing skills with a portfolio of high‑quality materials.
• Strong graphic design experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or equivalent.
• Experience managing websites and organizational social media accounts.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and exercise editorial judgment across streams.

Responsibilities

• Own editorial output across external communications channels and serve as primary writer/editor for newsletters, reports, and briefs.
• Draft and edit donor-facing materials, including reports and updates for stakeholders.
• Draft policy briefs, white papers, and talking points for government/multilateral audiences.
• Lead the Sentinel newsletter and donor communications calendar and distribution.
• Develop materials for conferences, presentations, and external announcements as needed.
• Coordinate content across website, social media, and email campaigns to align with program priorities.

Skills

Strategic writing

Editing and proofreading

Graphic design

Web/content management

Social media strategy

CMS experience

Email marketing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, public health, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Content Management Systems (CMS)

WordPress

Google Analytics

Job description

Broad Institute is seeking a Communications Manager to lead editorial output across all external channels, translating complex scientific work into compelling, audience‑appropriate content. The role requires exceptional writing/editing, strong visual communication skills, and ability to manage multiple streams with limited supervision.

Collaboration with Partnerships and Policy teams is essential. The position emphasizes website/content management, social media strategy (LinkedIn focus), and