Content Manager

Position Description

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 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.

• 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.

• 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 Neuro Society 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.

• Commitment to contributing to a strong organizational culture that represents the Foundation’s core values and code of conduct.
• Excellent oral, graphic, and written communication skills.
• Highly focused, organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and delivers projects on deadline while managing competing…