Content Writer and Editor Job at Museum of Science in Boston

Museum of Science, Boston

Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff. We value your perspective.

Who We Are

As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change. Among the world's largest science centers and New England's most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year - at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online.

The Museum's singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world's most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all. Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and living our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.

What You'll Accomplish

Write original content for a high volume of promotional products across multiple channels and audience segments, ensuring on-brand Museum marketing campaigns.

Review, edit, and synthesize a wide variety of materials drafted by internal clients and stakeholders prior to external marketing usage, ensuring that the Museum's brand guidelines, messaging, style, and tone are maintained.

Using content management system, create and maintain timely, high-quality content on the MOS website promoting key film and exhibit offerings, events, and initiatives.

Contribute to editorial planning, development, and idea generation for a newly created news section of the MOS website that will help launch our "storytelling engine," codifying and communicating our evolving value proposition, offerings, and ethos.

Provide key oversight and editorial guidance for all designated MOS newsletters and email marketing.

Working with project management, design and web teams, serve as an integral part of the client-facing Integrated Marketing Communications team, which strives for excellence in output and client satisfaction.

What We're Looking For (Competencies)

Creativity / Innovation : Strong writer, editor, and proofreader with comfort in a variety of mediums. Able to work in a variety of styles, including news, promotional, and web copy. Knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style and editorial principles.

Technical Chops : Proficiency (or familiarity) with content management systems (CMS) such as Drupal, WordPress, or similar.

Collaboration : Ability to work independently or as a part of a highly collaborative and client-facing team. Comfort taking and receiving feedback on a regular basis.

Flexibility / Adaptability : As a part of a very high-volume, high-quality operation, must be able to work quickly and creatively, sometimes without all the needed inputs. Creative problem solving and a generous attitude are necessary in this role.

How We Work-Our Values

Everyone : We are everyone's museum. We pursue equity and celebrate every person for who they are. We foster an inclusive environment in which we value and respect diversity.

Service : We serve our colleagues and community. We hold ourselves accountable to be a trustworthy public resource, and to support a sustainable, just and evidence-based future.

Learning : We love learning. We are curious about the world and want to share our joy and wonder with others. We value open minds and recognize that everyone has more to explore, discover and create.

Connection : We find strength in connections. We collaborate across communities, organizations and disciplines to make science relevant and accessible to all.

Boldness : We dream big. We boldly push ourselves forward, pursuing new ideas and challenges. We experiment and learn from our failures as we seek to inspire purpose, spark imagination and encourage hope.

Salary Range

66,708-$72,045 USD

The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

Salary : $66,708 - $72,045