Careers

Supervisor: Controller

Date: August 2, 2023

Position Description:

The Staff Accountant reports to the Controller and will be responsible for month-end close, accounts payable, accounts reconciliations, employee expense reporting, property tax returns filing, and affiliate company tenants billing. S/he will apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to recording, analyzing, and reporting business transactions of the organization. 

The candidate will also perform hands on month end and year end close transaction entries and help with the Annual audits and other tasks assigned by the Controller. The position requires good communication skills, attention to details and some problem-solving skills. Sage Intacct proficiency is a must. This is a full-time, exempt position and it is based at our head office in Clarksburg, Maryland. The company operates a hybrid work policy.

Duties, Responsibilities and Functions:

• Create, process, maintain, review, and analyze various financial transactions affecting the general ledger in accordance with GAAP and other regulations.
• Reconcile assigned accounts.
• Monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing.
• Process direct mail transactions coding and allocations.
• Annual Financial audit support.
• Annual Tax Returns support
• Assist in special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required; Accounting or Finance is preferred.
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct Software is a must.
• SAP Concur experience is a plus.
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Minimum of 3-years relevant experience 
• Experience in General Ledger, Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, and Fixed Assets
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving skills.
• Results oriented self-starter with strong initiative.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your resume, salary requirement, and cover letter to melody.Snowden@marcumllp.com with “Staff Accountant” in the Subject line for consideration. For a full position description, visit: http://www.brightfocus.org/careers.

Supervisor: Director, Integrated Marketing and Communications (remote)

Classification: Full-time, exempt

Position Description

Reporting to the Director of Integrated Marketing and Communications, the Communications and ContentManager is responsible for writing, editing, optimizing, marketing, and measuring original content that supports BrightFocus’ mission and broader marketing and communications strategy. 

The ideal candidate will be comfortable serving as a mix of project manager, writer/editor, and content marketing strategist. He/she will play a critical role in the omnichannel content calendar for the Integrated Marketing and Communications Department and produce written and other content for digital channels. The Manager will liaise with numerous stakeholders across the organization, including the Fundraising, Scientific Affairs, and Strategic Partnerships departments, to support strategic goals and objectives. 

Nonprofit BrightFocus Foundation reaches hundreds of millions of people each year through its efforts to provide public information in the fight against mind and sight diseases. BrightFocus funds global research that leads to life-enhancing treatments and novel breakthroughs to defeat Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration, and glaucomaand has invested nearly $290 million in research to date; the Foundation is currently supporting a $74 million global portfolio of more than 270 projects across 16countries.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Functions

Content Production and Marketing (60%)

• Write, edit, and optimize content for digital channels, including landing pages, articles, email, infographics, videos, publications, public information programs/events, and audio.

• Recommend channels for content amplification across paid, owned, and earned.

• Manage digital content review and approval process.

• Proactively track deadlines and maintain quality control for content across channels. Ensure disease information and impact stats are current and used properly.

• Optimize existing content for readability and SEO.

• Select images to ensure that BrightFocus’ scientific research impact points are clearly conveyed.

• Assist in developing and marketing new resources for public engagement, including videos, infographics, researcher profiles, and other engaging content.

• Champion best practices in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility 
  communications, ensuring that digital materials are formatted to meet the highest ADA and low vision requirements and are reflective of all audiences; make recommendations on how to enhance DEAI communications and accessibility efforts.

• Assist with launch of new website in mid-2024, including auditing, optimizing, rewriting, and fact-checking content.

Communications Support (15%)

• Provide marketing and communications support for educational programs, events, scientific conferences, community outreach, and other communications efforts for BrightFocus and its research programs

• Conduct media research in Muck Rack for press release and news announcements; develop targeted media lists of contacts based on PR and campaign goals.

• Assist the Director, Social Media and Director, Integrated Marketing and Communications with the development of an optimized influencer and video/audio content strategy in support of established social media KPIs; help organize audio and video content.  

Tracking and Reporting (15%)

• Proactively track content performance across paid, owned, and earned channels (including email, web, and social) on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis and report back to team.
• Provide recommendations for ways to optimize content based on performance.
• Fulfill internal requests for data and metrics.

Project Management (10%)

• Provide regular updates to marketing team and other stakeholders about editorial calendar and content.
• Manage approval process for non-fundraising emails, in coordination with cross-functional team members.
• Schedule project kickoff meetings, send deadlinereminders, and create timelines for projects and campaigns.
• Ensure proper organization and storage of files in Asana and internal file system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ communications, public relations, journalism, digital marketing, and/or content marketing experience; non-profit experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, public relations, advertising, or similar field; interest in nonprofit, science, research and/or health marketing and communications 
• Superior writing, communications, and editing skills, including the ability to write for multiple audiences. (Three writing samples and a cover letter are required to be considered)
• Exceptional attention to detail and writing, editing, fact-checking, and proofreading skills.
• Google Analytics, SEO, Drupal, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, HubSpot/CRM, multimedia asset management and digital project management experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills; ability to effectively interact with cross-departmental colleagues and external vendors.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects against deadlines and deliver approved content on time. Working knowledge of Asana a plus.
• Commitment to the mission and values of BrightFocuswith specific knowledge of its distinguished research programs, characteristics, goals, and accomplishments.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a part of a hybrid/remote team in a professional and collegial manner.
• Ability to travel to BrightFocus Foundation headquarters approx. 3x a year for in-person professional development and team meetings and to other events as required.

Benefits

In addition to a flexible, remote-friendly working environment, BrightFocus offers a generous benefits package, including medical (PPO for remote employees), an employer-funded HSA, dental, vision, paid time off, including sick days and personal days, and retirement plan.  

Application Instructions

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter addressing your interest in the role and how your experience and knowledge will translate to this position, three writing samples, and a link to your portfolio (if applicable) to hrjobs@marcumllp.com.  Please include “Communications and Content Manager” in the subject line.

Supervisor: Director, Integrated Marketing and Communications

Classification: Full-time, exempt

Date: October 2023

BrightFocus Foundation has an exciting opportunity for a marketing Copywriter. This position can be based at a home office. 

Reporting to the Director of Integrated Marketing and Communications, the ideal Copywriter will be a highly creative, dynamic, and thoughtful writer who excels at producing short- and long-form content that engages and informs the BrightFocus community of donors, scientists, partners, and the public. The Copywriter will translate primarily biomedical and health information into useful and engaging pieces about funded research and brain and vision diseases that can be easily read by a general audience, as well as generate marketing copy for social media, external promotions, emails, print publications and brochures, and the website. 

The Copywriter will frequently execute deliverables in collaboration with multiple stakeholders across the organization, including the Development, Strategic Partnerships, and Scientific Affairs departments, to support the successful creation of a range of marketing and communications materials for digital and print channels. 

Nonprofit BrightFocus Foundation reaches hundreds of millions of people each year through its efforts to provide public information in the fight against mind and sight diseases. Through its Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Macular Degeneration Research, and National Glaucoma Research programs, BrightFocus funds groundbreaking global research and provides expert information to defeat Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration, and glaucoma and has invested nearly $290 million in research to date; the Foundation is currently supporting a $74 million global portfolio of more than 270 projects across 16 countries.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Functions

• Develop, write and edit short- and long-form copy for websites, social media, emails, newsletters, brochures, annual reports, presentations, public information programs/events, advertisements, articles, videos, and more. 

• Uphold brand positioning, voice, and tone to ensure that BrightFocus content uses clear, consistent, and compelling language across internal and external marketing materials, with a demonstrated versatility to tailor copy to different BrightFocus audiences 

• Brainstorm ideas around integrated marketing campaigns and initiatives for BrightFocus and its research focus areas, developing impactful, clear, and creative content that resonates with our audiences 

• Review marketing communications materials from across the organization to ensure that all copy accurately reflects the established tones of voice and is consistent with our brand. 

• Ensure that all content is understandable by a non-scientific audience 

• Writes and confirms image captions for accuracy and clarity; may recommend images as relevant  

• Employ SEO strategies to your writing and optimize existing content for readability, SEO, and conversion. 

• Research and fact-check thoroughly to ensure accuracy and effectiveness 

• Analyze campaign results to guide future copywriting strategies 

• Research assigned topics and conduct interviews with donors and scientists as needed 

• Champion best practices in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility  
  communications. 

• Regularly update and maintain in-house editorial style guide. 

• Assist with launch of new website in mid-2024, including auditing, optimizing, rewriting, and fact-checking content. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements 

• Minimum 5 years of agency and/or in-house experience in copywriting; non-profit experience strongly preferred. 

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, public relations, marketing, advertising, or similar field; interest in nonprofit, science, research and/or health marketing and communications.  

• Demonstrated success in writing short- and long-form content that is targeted for multiple audiences. 

• Advanced knowledge of SEO and copywriting strategies 

• Impeccable proofreading skills, grammar and attention to detail 

• Excellent editing, writing, reporting and storytelling skills 

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects against deadlines and deliver approved content on time. Working knowledge of Asana a plus. 

• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills; ability to effectively interact with cross-departmental colleagues and external vendors. 

• Commitment to the mission and values of BrightFocus with specific knowledge of its distinguished research programs, characteristics, goals, and accomplishments. 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a part of a hybrid/remote team in a professional and collegial manner. 

• Ability to travel to BrightFocus Foundation headquarters approx. 3x a year for in-person professional development and team meetings. 

• Experience with Drupal, WordPress, HubSpot/CRM, and digital project management experience a plus. 

Benefits

In addition to a flexible, remote-friendly working environment, BrightFocus offers a generous benefits package, including medical (PPO for remote employees), an employer-funded HSA, dental, vision, paid time off, including sick days and personal days, and retirement plan.  

Application Instructions 

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter addressing your interest in the role and how your experience and knowledge will translate to this position, three writing samples, and a link to your portfolio (if applicable) to hrjobs@marcumllp.com.  Please include “Copywriter” in the subject line.