Digital Communications Specialist at Vertex Strategies Inc

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Community Management, CMS Tools, Digital Analytics, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Digital Campaign Coordination, Regulatory Review Process, Written Communication

Industry

Software Development

Description

Job Description General Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Digital Communications Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in managing and executing our digital communication strategies, including social media, website content, and digital campaigns. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure the delivery of high-quality, engaging, and impactful digital content that aligns with our brand and business objectives. Key Duties & Responsibilities Maintain the social media content calendar, coordinating assets, approvals, and publishing for organic and paid content with a high level of accuracy, consistency, and channel-appropriate voice. Support community management and social monitoring, identifying and flagging issues or trends for the broader team. Help manage the Vertex web estate, including publishing, and maintaining site inventory. Edit content across channels, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to channel‑specific voice and tone. Support paid digital media campaigns by coordinating assets, timelines, and updates with agency partners. Coordinate reviews and gather inputs from subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure timely execution of deliverables. Support the regulatory review process by preparing and submitting materials, tracking feedback, and implementing approved changes. Help track and compile performance metrics, supporting basic reporting and optimization efforts. Required Education Level Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, or related field. Required Experience Strong experience in digital communications, social media, or a related role. Agency experience is an asset. Required Knowledge/Skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with reliable follow through. Hands on experience executing social media content. Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast paced environment. Collaborative, responsive, and open to feedback. Familiarity with social platforms, content management system (CMS) tools, and basic analytics. Clear written and verbal communication skills. Experience proofreading various styles of copy and editing for grammar and voice. Curious, proactive, and motivated to build a broad digital communications toolkit. Other Requirements Ability to work effectively in a global, highly regulated environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously. This role is based in London, UK with a hybrid schedule (3 days/week on-site). Willingness and ability to work an adjusted schedule up to 1–2 days per week as needed to enable collaboration with global teams based in US EST.. #LI-SG1 #LI-Hybrid #LI-LE1 Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible Flex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select 2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility. Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. #LI-Hybrid Company Information Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com Help Us Achieve Our Mission Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency . Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X , LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths. By embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we are fostering an inclusive culture where each of us can bring our authentic selves to work, inspire innovation together, and change people’s lives. Our vision is clear: to be the place where an authentic, diverse mix of talent want to come, to stay, and do their best work.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute digital communication strategies across social media, website content, and digital campaigns. Coordinate with cross-functional teams and agencies to deliver high-quality content that aligns with brand objectives.