• Produces media releases in consultation with department heads and facilitates the distribution of releases to local, national, and international media

• Pitches stories to local media in an effort to achieve constant visibility for the museum’s exhibitions, public programs and special events

• Cultivates relationships with press constituents and serves as museum spokesperson as needed

• Fulfills media requests, which includes scheduling interviews, escorting photographers, sending requested images and appropriate information

• Maintains media database and press distribution lists

• Plans and coordinates select events, including on-site events and community outreach efforts

• Maintains the education promotion budget and coordinates the promotion for education events, including appearances for Wari Man, the Kimbell’s interactive character

• Prepares reports and other documents

• Collaborates with the marketing and public relations team to develop ongoing marketing strategies and promotional plans for exhibitions, public programs, special events, the Buffet Restaurant, and Museum Shop, including social media content, digital communications, collateral material, and advertising

• Oversees the work of one or more department interns

• Assists in other PR and marketing projects as needed

• Assists in special projects as assigned

• At least 2 years’ experience with a bachelor’s degree in art history, public relations, journalism or related field

• Demonstrated proficiency in composition, spelling, punctuation, and grammar; high level of comfort with verbal communication

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, display good judgment, successfully sort multiple priorities, and give great attention to accuracy and deadlines

• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, members of the press, outside vendors, and the museum visitors

• Experience with computer operations (mostly Macintosh), databases, Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Windows, and Photoshop

• Familiarity with AP Style required; Chicago Style, a plus

• Experience working with members of the media, a plus

• Familiarity with art terminology, a plus

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background and drug screening.

EOE STATEMENT

This company does not discriminate in the recruitment, hiring, and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, and any other status as protected by applicable law. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used in a discriminatory manner. Your completed application will be reviewed carefully; but its receipt does not imply that you will be employed. Employment consideration necessitates that you meet all minimum qualifications required for the position for which you are applying.