The Communications and Social Media Editor is part of a growing Communications team. You will be working directly with the Communications team to strategically coordinate the gallery’s press engagements and social media feed; raising the profile of the gallery by proactively cultivating relationships with writers, editors, and publications worldwide; and collaboratively coordinate gallery public programming. We are looking for someone who will bring fresh ideas for increased productivity and positive workflow to this position. You will be joining a strong gallery staff that is dedicated to its artists and exhibitions.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate communication campaign plans and timelines alongside the team for all gallery locations
Secure impactful feature coverage on exhibitions and partnerships, as well as news coverage for key initiatives
Cultivate and manage a network of high-level media and partnership relationships
Grow gallery’s social media following and engagement through experimentation/innovation and analytics-based reporting
Cultivate and manage local community relationships
Represent the gallery and attend events as required
Evaluate campaigns in line with objectives and ensure findings are fed into future campaign plans
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Draft communications materials including exhibition press releases and social media messaging for review and approval by the Communications and Editorial Director
Alongside team, draft communications strategy and coordinate outgoing communications
Distribute press releases to targeted media and handle press inquiries and image requests from media, individuals, and other organizations.
Alongside team, establish and manage press campaigns for exhibitions and events
Organize and prepare press materials
Check correct approval processes and copyright licenses are in place for press image release
Along with the Communications team members, schedule and manage all on-site press visits, events, and press photo-shoots
Oversee approval process for above-mentioned communications texts
Monitor press coverage and request corrections where appropriate
Maintain press contacts database in collaboration with the Communications team
SOCIAL MEDIA / DIGITAL CAMPAIGNS
Coordinate social media strategy, content, and engagement for gallery
Grow gallery’s social media following and engagement through experimentation/innovation and analytics-based reporting
MARKETING ASSETS
Provide copy for use adaptation in marketing assets as required
Collaborate with team to write and produce digital promo content
COMMUNITY
- Develop and foster community relations through involvement in community initiatives and projects.
GENERAL
Communicate gallery’s artists’ practices & biographies to writers, editors, curators, clients, and the public in an articulate, engaging, and professional manner
Follow trends in press outreach, audience growth, and brand development
Demonstrated skill in writing about art and exhibitions
An established network of press and media contacts with a focus on those relevant to Los Angeles in addition to wider US-based contacts.
Educated to degree level, preferably in arts or humanities subject (BA required)
Outstanding attention to detail
Excellent skills in Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Adobe CS5, particularly Photoshop and InDesign (essential), working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Mac OSX
Strong time management skills with the ability to work independently and manage varied deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience working in an art gallery or artist studio environment with an understanding of contemporary art
Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, writing samples, and 3 professional references to jobs@blumandpoe.com.
We will be following up with requests for interviews in the coming weeks in order to fill this position as soon as possible.
Only serious and qualified candidates will be considered.
Salary is commensurate with experience and includes excellent benefits and paid time off.
The position is full-time, 5 days per week. The applicant must be flexible and available outside of the designated days on an as-needed basis.
Blum & Poe is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.