Manager/Senior Manager

Company Overview

Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform with integrated gene editing, delivery and internal manufacturing capabilities. Beam’s suite of gene editing technologies is anchored by base editing, a proprietary technology that is designed to enable precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This has the potential to enable a wide range of potential therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs. Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases.

Position Overview:

Beam is seeking a highly motivated Manager/Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & Social Media.  This role will support Beam’s internal communications and talent branding. This individual will work with the Associate Director, Corporate Communications to assist with multifaceted communications topics and strategy development, content creation (internal and external), driving social media strategies, and supporting various communications projects across Beam.

Responsibilities:

• Support and partner on multifaceted corporate communications topics and strategy development
• Support and partner on internal communications projects and campaigns
• Develop and implement social media and talent branding strategies
• Develop content for a wide range of projects, including social media, website content, and additional talent branding multi-media materials
• Manage creative development of branded internal projects and campaigns
• Develop and maintain editorial calendars for social media accounts
• Create, edit, and publish content
• Monitor social media account pages
• Actively participate on both the Culture Team and Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging Team to drive initiatives that align with Beam’s branding strategy
• Partner with Investor Relations and External Communications to ensure alignment on both internal and external activities
• May require travel to Beam North Carolina from time to time, as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, marketing, journalism, or related field
• 8-10 years of experience in communications (in-house or agency); level will be commensurate with experience
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and discretion in handling challenging and confidential information
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational, and project management skills
• Experience working in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry highly preferred
• Ability to work independently, yet team-oriented and collaborative
• Innovative, critical thinker who is reliable and adaptable to changing situations
• Experience using LinkedIn and X/Twitter in a professional capacity
• Familiarity with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) a plus
• Previous graphic design, photography, and videography experience a plus
• Onsite requirements: candidates are expected to come onsite 1-3 days per week.