Manager of Communications and Media Relations, National Museum of Women in the Arts, D.C.

Manager of Communications and Media Relations

Posted on: November 25, 2012

Posted by: National Museum of Women in the Arts

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Position Summary:

The National Museum of Women in the Arts is seeking a highly qualified candidate to lead media relations for the museum's extensive schedule of exhibitions, programs, events, and published works. The position is also responsible for news/media content on the website and implementation of the museum's marketing and promotions plans.

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintain productive relationships with key local, national, and international press and new media contacts, connecting regularly to pitch story ideas, solicit coverage, and arrange interviews for NMWA principals
• Research, write, and distribute press releases, media advisories, exhibition schedules, and other press materials
• Along with supervisor, develop message strategies and plan for the museum's traditional and social media communications efforts
• Provide management and operational support for museum's marketing, advertising, and promotional program
• Manage communications budgets
• Report on media placements and marketing effectiveness

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in communications, journalism, marketing, art history, or related area
• Five plus years media relations experience, preferably with two years of experience in an art museum or similar arts and culture organization
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Creative and strategic thinker
• Result-oriented, strong problem solver
• Working knowledge of art history preferred
• Strong and supportive team player, able to work cross departmentally to achieve shared communications goals

To visit our website and see the full job announcement, please go to: http://www.nmwa.org/about/employment

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Please submit applications by emailing cover letter, résumé and salary requirements to HR@nmwa.org. The National Museum of Women in the Arts is an equal opportunity employer.

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1250 New York Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20005, United States

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Education requirements

4-year degree

Employment type

Full time

Professional level

Professional

Job function

Communications, Media Relations,Marketing

Owner's areas of focus

Arts, Education, Museums and history,Women