The Opportunity:

The Content Manager is a key member of the Communications team, reporting to the Director of Communications and working alongside the Digital Engagement Manager to advance the Foundation’s focus on Neuroscience & Society. This role brings strong project and time management, creative direction, and editorial expertise to elevate the Foundation’s brand and visibility through compelling multimedia and written content—from concept to final product. The Content Manager, with input from the Director of Communications, develops the content strategy and translates ideas into actionable plans that inform, inspire, and engage priority audiences while positioning the Foundation as a leader in neuroscience and society.

The Organization:

The Dana Foundation is a private philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing neuroscience and society, a human-centered neuroscience paradigm that connects brain research to real-world needs, values, and experiences. It brings together students, scientists, practitioners, and communities to reflect on assumptions, share expertise, and ensure that neuroscience serves people in meaningful and socially responsible ways.

The Foundation pursues its mission through grants and partnerships. These include funding organizational partnerships nationally and internationally, to amplify work in the neuroscience and society space. Learn more about our Neuroscience & Society work.

We seek employees who are both highly skilled and able to work collaboratively. Our values drive not only our mission but also our daily work. Learn more about us online.

Key Responsibilities:

Brand Management

• Ensure consistency and quality in visual branding and messaging across all Foundation outputs, collaborating with internal teams on digital and physical assets.
• Ensure consistency and quality in Foundation sub-brands, such as Brain Awareness Week.
• Coordinate with external partners and grantees on use of Dana’s visual brand for shared announcements.
• Maintain and update brand guidelines, as needed.
• Perform an annual review of the Foundation’s style guide to ensure it reflects current practices and information.

Creative and Editorial Content Direction

• Collaborate with Dana Foundation leadership and staff to set content goals in alignment with the communications strategy. Develop content calendar and oversee production/editorial review (including layout, design, and copy writing/editing), related budgets, and project deadlines.
  • Collaborate with the President to select interview subjects for quarterly NeuroSociety Stories videos series. Prepare background briefs and questions; lead production with film crew and external editors.
  • Edit the monthly President’s Perspective feature for the website.
  • Work closely with the Communications Director on editorial review of the annual Impact Report; lead design review.
  • Lead quarterly brainstorming sessions with program teams to generate ideas for grantee impact stories and news updates.
  • Coordinate content schedule with the Digital Engagement Manager for the website, social media, and newsletters. Create or source graphics, as needed.
  • Collaborate with the Events and Special Projects Coordinator on social graphics and multimedia projects for Brain Awareness Week.
  • Collaborate with the Events and Special Projects Coordinator on design and production of branded materials and signage for Dana-run events.
• Coordinate and manage photography for board and staff portraits and headshots.
• Manage the Foundation’s image library including organization, additions, and archival of digital files.
• Research and vet external contractors and freelancers as needed, managing contracts, project budgets, and team coordination.
• Consult with the Director of Communications to develop content budget within the annual communications budget and track spending.

Desired Skills and Characteristics:

• Commitment to contributing to a strong organizational culture that represents the Foundation’s core values and code of conduct.
• Excellent oral, graphic, and written communications skills
• Highly focused, organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and delivers projects on deadline while managing competing priorities.
• Excels in a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere), iMovie or other video editing software, and content management systems to lead in-house creative projects for the Foundation’s website, social media, and events, as well as to perform accessibility checks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with WordPress.
• Working knowledge of major social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and YouTube), including content formats, platform specifications, and general performance trends.

Required education and work experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, degree concentration in marketing, communications, journalism, graphic design, or a related field preferred.
• 5–7 years’ experience managing content and editorial projects with hands-on involvement in content creation, cross-functional coordination, and production workflows; experience communicating science to non-scientist audiences a plus.

Additional Details:

• The anticipated/desired start-date is mid-May 2026.
• The Foundation maintains a hybrid work schedule, with 3 days per week in the office.
• Occasional travel (approx. 2-3 times per year for meetings and conferences)
• The Foundation cannot offer work visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Application Process:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Pat Mangini, Director of Human Resources, at [email protected], along with three writing samples (e.g., articles, web content, reports, or editorial pieces). If available, please include a link to an online portfolio featuring visual work (graphic design, video, or multimedia projects).

Benefits offered:

• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance with premiums paid by the Foundation
• Direct medical and gym reimbursement plans
• Short- and long-term disability, and Paid Family Leave
• Section 401(a) retirement plan: Non-contributory contribution of 15% of compensation up to the IRS statutory limit (eligible after six-months’ employment)
• Section 403(b) savings plan: Voluntary plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Professional Development Support
• Matching Gift Program
• Vacation and Holiday Leave: All employees are entitled to 20 vacation days, other than those hired during a calendar year who are entitled to one day vacation per each full month of work. Employees are also entitled to three personal days and 12 paid holidays.

Salary range:

$101,000-$115,000

It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.

The Dana Foundation is committed to inclusive hiring, and fosters belonging in its workplace culture. The Foundation provides equal opportunities to all applicants for employment and employees without regard to factors such as race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, neurodiversity, disability, or veteran status, in addition to all other protected categories under federal, state, and local law. The Dana Foundation strongly encourages candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.