Communications

• Research, write, edit, and distribute press releases, advisories, exhibition schedules, calendars, and other materials by establishing and tracking deadlines and soliciting and fact checking information from staff

• Respond to media inquiries, pitch stories, arrange interviews, and accompany and serve as primary contact with photographers and film crews

• Maintain, research, and segment media contacts, and send press materials from the Cision Communications Cloud media database

• Manage all aspects of exhibition press previews

• Organize and coordinate the distribution of images used by the department with the museum’s digital asset management system

• Assist director on drafting talking points, quotes, and blog posts

• Update the website press room and SharePoint Communications and Marketing page

• Assist in the preparation of grant reports and proposals and board reports

Marketing

• Implement and measure success of exhibition and institutional advertising plans in conjunction with director and outside contractors

• Act as a project manager on select advertisements, signage, and collateral pieces

• Coordinate advertising discounts and promotions with staff

• Design, obtain quotes, direct printing, and distribute various museum materials

• Produce, deploy, and analyze visitor surveys

• Ensure brand consistency across departments

Social Media and Web:

• Assist with idea generation, development, and coordination of social media campaigns as a participant in the Social Media Working Group

• Serve as a point person for the annual #5WomenArtists campaign, including creating schedules, drafting copy, and spearheading outreach to cultural organizations

• Act as the departmental website point person with responsibilities including, but not limited to, reviewing content on department’s web pages on designated schedule; inputting new/updated content; and creating event listings

• Serve as department’s point person for technology platforms including, but not limited to, Asset Bank, Luminate, SharePoint, and all aspects of the Cision Communications Cloud

• Coordinate with Digital Engagement team to manage and maintain Google Grant

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, museum studies, public relations, or a related field with five or more years of experience in a museum setting or cultural arts organization. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills/experience:

• Excellent written communication skills, including precise editing abilities

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with high energy and strong problem-solving skills

• Experience working collaboratively within an organization and with outside vendors

• Strong administrative and business operations knowledge

• Advance knowledge of Cision Communications Cloud

• Excellent skills using a variety of software such as Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop and InDesign