Manager of Public Relations and Communications
Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn, NY, United States
$65.8K a year
Full-time
Position : of Openings :
of Openings :
- Conceive and manage communications initiatives and develop strategies to promote exhibitions, events, and public programs
- Solicit attention in all media (print, broadcast, online) for multiple projects
- Work collaboratively on projects with other Museum departments, and appropriate external stakeholders
- Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with domestic and international media covering arts and lifestyle news
- Write, edit, and promote all media materials relating to exhibitions, programs, events, and news, including press releases, media alerts, briefing documents, and printed promotional materials
- Respond to and track all media requests for information and images
- Organize exhibition, public program, and event images in our press room, located on the Museum website, for media use
- Support and maintain our media contacts database, and research and meet with new contacts to develop relationships with key reporters, bloggers, and media members
- Organize and manage press events, including press conferences and openings
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, at minimum, with a degree in English, Art History, or communications strongly preferred
- Three to five years of work experience in museums, art galleries, cultural organizations, public relations firms, or related fields
- Strong multichannel strategic communications skills and media contacts
- Experience managing complex long- and short-term projects within budget
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work on multiple projects with differing deadlines
- Strong computer skills working in various platforms
- Knowledge of image management
- Experience developing and tracking budgets
Department : Public Relations and Communications
Reports to : Director of Public Relations and Communications
Position type : Full-time
Salary : $65,769.60
Union status : Union-UAW Local 2110
FLSA status : Exempt
Schedule : 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm
If you have questions about our online application system, get in touch with us at job.applicationquestions@brooklynmuseum.org .
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