Marketing & Communications Specialist

Federal Way, WA (Remote)

$37/hr – $45/hrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 6 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and craft audience‑appropriate, SEO/AEO‑driven content across emails, landing pages, ads, and social media; translate complex clinical concepts for diverse audiences; coordinate with Marketing, Video, and Email teams to ensure brand voice and message alignment; lead editorial review, workflow tracking, and performance analysis to optimize messaging for IFM and IBFMC.

  • Content strategy and copy development across channels
  • Brand voice stewardship and quality control
  • Performance tracking and cross‑functional collaboration

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Write clear, creative, and Search Engine Optimization (SEO)/ Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)-optimized copy for emails, landing pages, digital ads, headlines, and social media, developing core campaign messaging that drives audience engagement and enrollment.
  • Translate complex ideas from various departments into high-impact content tailored for both sophisticated clinician audiences and the general public, effectively communicating the distinct missions of both IFM and the IBFMC.
  • Research IFM and IBFMC products deeply to accurately convey persuasive features and benefits that resonate with target audiences, while actively monitoring the competitor landscape to stay ahead of industry trends.
  • Serve as the final line of defense by reviewing and editing copy submitted by internal teams, contractors, and partners to maintain strict organizational quality standards.
  • Partner across Marketing, Video, and Email teams to contribute to the development of content strategies and assure alignment of messaging across channels.
  • Perfect, protect, and maintain the distinct IFM and IBFMC brand voices across all content channels while adhering strictly to voice, tone, style documentation.
  • Cultivate an editorial style that respects the intelligence and training of a clinical audience while balancing the gravity and compliance demands of healthcare communications.
  • Partner strategically across the organization to ensure all copy is factually accurate, meets cross-departmental needs, and consistently aligns with established brand guidelines.
  • Collaborate to help elevate high-level marketing, website, and multimedia content initiatives for both brands, IFM and IBFMC.
  • Track and execute copywriting workflows and assignments while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines to ensure timely delivery of all assigned deliverables.

Requirements

  • Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in communications, public relations, copywriting, or digital marketing. Experience in the health/wellness/nutrition/medical as well as the non-profit arenas is a plus.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field or equivalent experience is preferred.
  • Experience and/or coursework around SEO, AEO, Marketing Writing, and similar
  • Competence with various digital platforms including MS Office, Asana, and Airtable (or comparable platforms)
  • Dual-Brain Thinker: Ability to write emotionally resonant stories for donors alongside data-driven, conversion-focused marketing copy about our products.
  • Project Management: Stellar organizational skills; ability to juggle multiple deadlines without breaking a sweat.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
  • Paid life insurance along with short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) with an employer-sponsored annual contribution.
  • A fully remote workforce with a monthly work-from-home stipend.
  • Meeting-free Tuesday afternoons.
  • Complimentary access to IFM’s educational programs.
  • Laptop and other work equipment provided.
  • A collaborative, mission-driven team environment where your work directly funds positive change.
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The Institute for Functional Medicine

The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and has been the leading voice for functional medicine for more than 30 years. IFM supports the confident and competent practice of functional medicine through high-quality ACCME-accredited education, certification, partnerships across medical disciplines, and advocating on behalf of functional medicine patients and practitioners around the globe.To find a functional medicine practitioner in your area, visit www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner.

Founded in 1991
Federal Way, Washington, USA
210 employees (28 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
269.5K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$6.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
54.5%
Direct
33.6%
Referral
2.1%
Social
3.8%
Paid
1.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~210

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
24 (11% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$30K
Last Raise
$30K
Grant, 12 months ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2025
    Grant • $30K

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