Communications Coordinator Jobs

Summary: The Communications Coordinator writes marketing materials and assists the Communications Manager in media relations and public relations projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
SLAM communication

• Collaborate with the entire Marketing and Communications team on the development of social media posts and other digital content.
• Provide Museum information to online community events calendars, and to external arts and community websites.
• Assist the Communications Manager in the development of communications plans for upcoming exhibitions and major initiatives.

Media relations

• Assist the Communication Manager in the development and deployment of press releases and other press materials.
• Provide logistical support and supervision for in-gallery photo and video shoots by visiting members of the press.
• Coordinate planning and assist in the execution of press previews and other media events.
• Assist the Communications Manager in developing and maintaining lists of local, regional, national and international media and arts bloggers and influencers.
• Compile media clips and send weekly reports as needed.

Other duties

• Serve on select Museum project teams as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, project-management, and organizational skills; strong writing, copywriting, and proofreading skills; and the ability to execute multiple tasks, often simultaneously, while maintaining deadlines and high professional standards.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, public relations, marketing or related area, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in writing for news or public relations and familiarity with AP Style required.
• Familiarity with Excel, Photoshop, WordPress, and desktop publishing software preferred.
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Additional Details:
Minimum of Hiring Range: $23.36 per hour
Status: Regular full-time, Benefits eligible on first day of employment.
The Saint Louis Art Museum is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color.
The Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.