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About the Role
The Public Relations department is crucial for shaping and representing the Museum's brand identity and external communications. This role supports the department's mission and vision by executing a communications strategy for media, the public, and local communities to advance the Museum's profile, programs, and impact, including increasing attendance. The Manager of Public Relations and Communications collaborates with publicists, marketers, digital content creators, and visitor engagement professionals, interacting with various departments across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Conceive and manage communications initiatives and develop strategies to promote exhibitions, events, and public programs
- Solicit media attention (print, broadcast, online) for multiple projects
- Collaborate on projects with other Museum departments and 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, 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 the Museum's online press room for media use
- Support and maintain the media contacts database, and research and meet with new contacts
- Organize and manage press events, including press conferences and openings
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree 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
Skills
- Strategic communications
- Media relations
- Writing
- Editing
- Project management
- Budget management
- Image management
- Computer proficiency
Location
- Brooklyn, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid (three days on-site / two days remote)
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $74,298.43
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan and Pension Plan
- Generous paid time off, including annual vacation leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- Employee Assistant Program
- Free admission to various NYC museums and cultural institutions
- Early access to Museum exhibitions
- Invitations to staff-only programs, tours, and on-site engagement events
- Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and Museum programs
- 40% discount for staff in Museum shops
- 20% discount at Museum café
About the Company
- The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art, history, and heritage.
- Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act.
- Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change.
- We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination.
- Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect.
Equal Opportunity
- We recognize that it’s unlikely that any candidate will meet 100% of the desired qualifications for a role. If much of this job description resonates with you, we strongly encourage you to apply today.
- We’re committed to welcoming candidates with a wide range of experiences and perspectives – especially those who see themselves contributing to our mission to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act.