Marketing Communications Specialist

Cambridge, MA (On-site)

$65K/yr – $80K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 17 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own the development and execution of The Engine's communications across email, web, social, events, and programs, shaping messaging with internal stakeholders and partners.

  • Lead cross-functional campaigns and asset creation.
  • Track metrics to inform future communications.
  • Collaborate with Programs and Partnerships to plan stories and impact materials.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Write and edit clear, compelling copy across email, web, social, events, video, and other channels.
  • Develop audience-specific content that translates programs, partnerships, milestones, and founder stories into The Engine’s voice.
  • Interview internal stakeholders, residents, and partners to gather source material and shape strong 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.
  • Help identify and communicate stories, milestones, and outcomes worth sharing.
  • Execute all event and program communications with clear, on-brand messaging.
  • Maintain and expand founder-facing resources, templates, newsletters, and other communications assets.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 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 that show range and judgment.
  • Comfort working across formats, 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.
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The Engine

The Engine supports Tough Tech teams who are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges through the convergence of science and engineering. We curate comprehensive programs, provide access to specialized infrastructure including labs, equipment, tools, and workspace as well as convene the ecosystem necessary to build transformative technologies from idea to impact.

Founded in 2017
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
78 employees (17 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
22.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.4%
Direct
45.8%
Referral
6.8%
Social
1.8%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~77

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
14 (18% of company)
Median Tenure
2.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$9.5M
Last Raise
$9.5M
Grant, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2023
    Grant • $9.5M