Communications Specialist II

About The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF)

The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) is dedicated to finding cures for inheritable blood disorders, addressing and preventing the complications of these disorders through research, education, and advocacy, enabling people and families to thrive. Learn more at Bleeding.org!

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Communications Specialist to assist with a variety of communications tasks supporting our team. This role involves content writing, social media, content creation and management, and multimedia production efforts, with a strong emphasis on editorial tasks and content management systems. The ideal candidate will be a creative and detail-oriented professional with a passion for storytelling and brand visibility.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media (75%)

• Lead dynamic social media strategies that inspire and engage our online community.
• Craft and publish content across social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok that highlights the heart of NBDF’s mission.
• Analyze performance data to refine our strategies and increase reach.
• Manage projects with the Project Specialist through HIVE or Monday.com.

Content Writing (15%)

• Be a key voice in shaping the narrative for NBDF’s mission in collaboration with the Director of Communications and Public Relations.
• Research, write, and edit compelling stories for both digital and print platforms that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Elevate our impact through well-coordinated storytelling.

Media Relations (10%):

• Help drive NBDF’s visibility by contributing to media outreach strategies.
• Write and edit media releases and articles that spotlight our organization’s groundbreaking work and partnerships.

What You Bring:

To qualify for this unique opportunity, our ideal candidate should have the following experience and education:

• Bachelor’s in communications, marketing, or a related field.
• 3 or more years of professional communications experience.
• Excellent writing skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Cision, InDesign, or similar tools
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment, to multitask, and manage time effectively while working under tight deadlines
• Ability to write/speak in Spanish is a plus!

As the Communications Specialist III, how results are achieved is paramount for your success and ultimately results in our success as an organization. In this role, your foundational knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal attributes are anchored in the following:

Creativity/Innovation: You are imaginative and creative in developing your work. You seek out new and different approaches or solutions to situations, problems, and opportunities. As an outside-the-box thinker, you recognize growth opportunities, challenge existing paradigms, and encourage innovative thought processes within the organization.

Attention to Detail: You demonstrate a strong attention to detail, completing tasks with thoroughness and care, no matter how small the details. You monitor and check your work, organize time and resources efficiently, and bring together different elements to achieve results. You ensure information is accurate and complete, following up to ensure all commitments are met.

Reliability: You are reliable and dependable, consistently performing job-related tasks, finishing projects, meeting deadlines, and attending meetings on time. You are trustworthy and can be counted on to deliver.

Communication: You clearly convey information and ideas to individuals and groups, utilizing various communication methods, both formal and informal. You practice attentive and active listening, and you synthesize information from multiple sources to contribute meaningfully to discussions.

In addition, all NBDF employees focus on aligning their behaviors to our core values known as Behavioral Standards which are Respect, Accountability, Service, and Support.

Where You Will Work:

This is a remote position open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S. You should be comfortable working remotely with a team spread across the country and have a stable internet connection for video conferencing. This role involves occasional travel, typically 2-3 times a year for events outside your local area, which may require overnight or weekend stays. Additionally, all NBDF employees are required to attend and work at our annual Bleeding Disorders Conference.