01/04/2021
JOB DESCRIPTION COMMUNICATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Mission
The Hepatitis B Foundation (HBF) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure
and improving the lives of those with hepatitis B worldwide. We are committed to raising public
awareness, promoting prevention, providing information and support to those affected, and funding a
hepatitis B research program. The Foundation created the Baruch S. Blumberg Institute (BSBI, a
discovery research institute) and the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center (PABC, a life sciences
incubator). All three nonprofit organizations are related and co- managed with common leadership.
All three are located on the Doylestown, Pa., campus.
Job Description
The Communications & Social Media Manager reports to the Communications and Marketing Director and
will support social media and communications efforts primarily for the Foundation, but also for the
BSBI and PABC as needed. This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree, with at least three years of experience in communications/social
media/digital design role, preferably in a health or science-related setting; nonprofit experience
preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication/organization skills
• Excellent organization skills; the ability to work on multiple projects on deadline.
• Proficiency with Hootsuite; Experience updating websites and developing written and
image-based content for social media, websites, e-newsletters and press releases; strong writing
skills.
• Deep knowledge of and experience with social media platforms; Excellent computer skills and
ability to manage web and social media technology; Strong digital design skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively and comfortable in a fast-paced
environment.
Major Areas of Responsibilities
• Manage Foundation social media platforms, including creating and scheduling messaging,
monitoring statistics, and managing periodic livestream events; generate periodic reports and use
data to improve outcomes/impact.
• Develop and maintain engagement with partners and followers through social media and other
online communication strategies.
• Identify trends and opportunities to develop new content and build readership/awareness.
• Under the guidance of the Director of Marketing and Communications, update the HBF website,
including daily oversight, to showcase our programs and ensure content is dynamic and current.
• Track social media engagement and partner conversations to develop opportunities for
engagement and ensure that the HBF and hepatitis B are appropriately active and represented.
• Assist with the development of strategic messaging for the HBF, BSBI and PABC.
• Under the guidance of the Communications and Marketing Director, create and update collateral
for programs, including infographics and fact sheets, event-based materials and Annual Reports.
• Assist with writing and dissemination of press releases and e-newsletters.
• Assist with writing and development of B Informed printed newsletter twice yearly.
• Assist with shooting and editing still photography and video, as needed.
• Monitor mentions in news media and social media; Report on those mentions regularly.
• Develop graphics and images for communication content; Manage internal photo/video library.
• Assist in general brand management to help create and disseminate materials according to
brand standards, and document internal procedures and guidelines for staff to follow.
Additional Expectations:
• Provide general communications and marketing support.
• Remain current on hepatitis B and liver cancer news and research information as it pertains
to writing and communications.
• Assist with HBF, BSBI and PABC events, as needed.
• Some weekend and evening hours will be necessary to fulfill program and event activities.
The Hepatitis B Foundation is an “At Will” and Equal Opportunity Employer
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