Brigham & Women's Hospital, Inc.
Assistant Director, Copyediting - Marketing and Communications
Brigham & Women's Hospital, Inc., Somerville, Massachusetts, us, 02145
Assistant Director, Copyediting – Marketing and Communications
Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals—including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts—to advance our mission. As a not‑for‑profit organization, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care and transformative medical discoveries. The Development Office for Mass General Brigham’s two world‑renowned academic medical centers (MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL and BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL) is now unified, comprising over 350 dedicated fundraising professionals who inspire visionary philanthropy for patients in Boston and beyond. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a hybrid flexible work schedule.
To Apply: Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter detailing applicable experience and accomplishments.
Job Summary The Assistant Director is primarily responsible for ensuring the highest accuracy, clarity, and quality of all written materials produced by the Development Office. The individual will meticulously review, proofread, and copy‑edit proposals, reports, publications, digital content, event collateral, leadership remarks, campaign messaging, and storytelling pieces to guarantee strict adherence to editorial, stylistic, and brand standards. This role works closely with writers, designers, and key stakeholders to refine and polish marketing and communication content that advances philanthropic objectives, champions best practices, supports editorial workflow processes, and ensures timely, efficient production of all communications materials.
Essential Functions
Provide thorough proofreading and copyediting for all written materials, including donor proposals, stewardship reports, newsletters, event collateral, web and social media content, and leadership communications.
Ensure consistent application of organization style guides, editorial standards, and branding in all public‑facing and internal communications.
Collaborate with writers and stakeholders to resolve ambiguities, clarify messaging, and enhance tone, flow, and readability.
Write and refine compelling content that advances fundraising priorities and campaign themes across the AMC’s clinical areas and leadership.
Support established marketing and communications strategies for Philanthropic Relations, Leadership Strategies, Donor Relations, Events, Fundraising Programs, and other critical development partnerships.
Conduct interviews with MGB leadership, faculty, and staff; translate complex source material into clear, accurate, and lay‑friendly prose; review all output for accuracy and clarity.
Maintain proficiency in communications and marketing technologies (InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Workfront, Blackbaud CRM, Asana, WordPress, Google Analytics) to support content creation, review, and dissemination.
Track, analyze, and report copyediting and proofreading quality metrics; recommend and implement process improvements for editorial efficiency.
Participate in AMC Development events as needed, providing on‑site editorial support for event materials and communications.
Contribute to maintaining positive office morale, even during periods of high volume and challenge.
Undertake additional proofreading, copyediting, and related editorial duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the Development Office and its leadership.
Qualifications
3–5 years of related, transferable experience and a bachelor’s degree.
Exceptional proofreading and copyediting abilities with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy, clarity, and style.
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship‑building skills; ability to collaborate with diverse audiences.
Excellent persuasive written and verbal communication.
Impeccable writing, editing, and content refinement abilities.
Strong organizational, time‑management, and project‑management skills; able to juggle multiple editorial projects in a fast‑paced environment.
High level of initiative, creativity, and energy; flexible and adaptable to change.
Integrity, professionalism, and a strong sense of ethics; able to maintain confidentiality and sound editorial judgment.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 for business preferred.
Ability to set and meet editorial deadlines, resolve content conflicts, and stay calm under pressure.
Strong analytical skills; able to extract, analyze, and communicate relevant editorial data effectively.
Commitment to the mission and values of Mass General Brigham; understanding of academic, healthcare, and philanthropic organizations preferred.
Positive attitude, sense of humor, and ability to thrive in a dynamic organization.
Additional Job Details (if Applicable)
Remote Type:
Hybrid
Work Location:
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range:
$62,400.00 – $90,750.40/Annual
Grade:
6
EEO Statement The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)‑282‑7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying the behaviors most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies—half People‑Focused, half Performance‑Focused—and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals—including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts—to advance our mission. As a not‑for‑profit organization, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care and transformative medical discoveries. The Development Office for Mass General Brigham’s two world‑renowned academic medical centers (MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL and BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL) is now unified, comprising over 350 dedicated fundraising professionals who inspire visionary philanthropy for patients in Boston and beyond. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a hybrid flexible work schedule.
To Apply: Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter detailing applicable experience and accomplishments.
Job Summary The Assistant Director is primarily responsible for ensuring the highest accuracy, clarity, and quality of all written materials produced by the Development Office. The individual will meticulously review, proofread, and copy‑edit proposals, reports, publications, digital content, event collateral, leadership remarks, campaign messaging, and storytelling pieces to guarantee strict adherence to editorial, stylistic, and brand standards. This role works closely with writers, designers, and key stakeholders to refine and polish marketing and communication content that advances philanthropic objectives, champions best practices, supports editorial workflow processes, and ensures timely, efficient production of all communications materials.
Essential Functions
Provide thorough proofreading and copyediting for all written materials, including donor proposals, stewardship reports, newsletters, event collateral, web and social media content, and leadership communications.
Ensure consistent application of organization style guides, editorial standards, and branding in all public‑facing and internal communications.
Collaborate with writers and stakeholders to resolve ambiguities, clarify messaging, and enhance tone, flow, and readability.
Write and refine compelling content that advances fundraising priorities and campaign themes across the AMC’s clinical areas and leadership.
Support established marketing and communications strategies for Philanthropic Relations, Leadership Strategies, Donor Relations, Events, Fundraising Programs, and other critical development partnerships.
Conduct interviews with MGB leadership, faculty, and staff; translate complex source material into clear, accurate, and lay‑friendly prose; review all output for accuracy and clarity.
Maintain proficiency in communications and marketing technologies (InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Workfront, Blackbaud CRM, Asana, WordPress, Google Analytics) to support content creation, review, and dissemination.
Track, analyze, and report copyediting and proofreading quality metrics; recommend and implement process improvements for editorial efficiency.
Participate in AMC Development events as needed, providing on‑site editorial support for event materials and communications.
Contribute to maintaining positive office morale, even during periods of high volume and challenge.
Undertake additional proofreading, copyediting, and related editorial duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the Development Office and its leadership.
Qualifications
3–5 years of related, transferable experience and a bachelor’s degree.
Exceptional proofreading and copyediting abilities with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy, clarity, and style.
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship‑building skills; ability to collaborate with diverse audiences.
Excellent persuasive written and verbal communication.
Impeccable writing, editing, and content refinement abilities.
Strong organizational, time‑management, and project‑management skills; able to juggle multiple editorial projects in a fast‑paced environment.
High level of initiative, creativity, and energy; flexible and adaptable to change.
Integrity, professionalism, and a strong sense of ethics; able to maintain confidentiality and sound editorial judgment.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 for business preferred.
Ability to set and meet editorial deadlines, resolve content conflicts, and stay calm under pressure.
Strong analytical skills; able to extract, analyze, and communicate relevant editorial data effectively.
Commitment to the mission and values of Mass General Brigham; understanding of academic, healthcare, and philanthropic organizations preferred.
Positive attitude, sense of humor, and ability to thrive in a dynamic organization.
Additional Job Details (if Applicable)
Remote Type:
Hybrid
Work Location:
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range:
$62,400.00 – $90,750.40/Annual
Grade:
6
EEO Statement The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)‑282‑7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying the behaviors most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies—half People‑Focused, half Performance‑Focused—and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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