Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 17 hours ago
Associate Writer/Digital Content Producer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$63K/yr - $66K/yr
1+ years expDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care, and they are seeking an Associate Writer/Digital Content Producer. This role involves writing, producing, curating, and editing content for various communications channels to enhance the institute's reputation and connect staff to its mission.
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Responsibilities
Serves as a writer, editor and source for content planning for a wide variety of Communications Department efforts, including Dana-Farber internal and external channels
Write web copy and stories about DFCI’s administrative, clinical and research activities
Produce digital content such as social media content, videos, podcasts, and other interactive content
Adapt and update existing content for online distribution
Support editorial efforts of other communications department members
Help ensure that external content reflects best practices in SEO and SEM
Help ensure that online content reflects the appropriate voice, tone and level of complexity and detail
Work with web team to organize, develop, write, and edit content for assigned sections of the different Dana-Farber web sites
Develop copy for online marketing campaigns
Maintain relationships with Institute programs and staffers to stay current on Institute activities
Propose appropriate articles, copy and other content for online channels
Edit or proofread other stories and press releases as needed
Work with social media team to adapt content to social channels
Manage workload to meet assigned deadlines
Maintain contact with assigned clinical and administrative staff in all areas of the Institute to stay current with breaking research and major events
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism or related subject required
1-3 years of writing experience, including some experience writing for online channels, required
Ability to write thoughtfully and prolifically under tight deadline pressure
Perceptive and probing interview skills
Exceptional editing and proofreading skills and knowledge of grammar and spelling
Ability to relate technical material in a variety of fields—administration, human resources, clinical, research, facilities and finance—in a style that is easily comprehensible to general readers
Editorial vision to know what is informative, interesting and important
Excellent verbal communication skills
A team player with ability to work to tight deadlines, deliver results and use initiative
Strong project management and organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with various content creation and editing programs
Ability to pick up quickly on new software, equipment or various apps used to execute projects
Skill at developing rapport with staff at all levels of the Institute and building a reliable network of contacts and sources
Versatility to modify writing style for different audiences and purposes
Ability to negotiate and be diplomatic, especially during the text-clearing process which may involve working with several administrators with competing requests for edits
Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.08MKey Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Edward Benz
CEO
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