Job Description

SUMMARY

Creates and authors social media content for organization’s website and social media accounts. Assists the Marketing Manager in developing the direction of the social media accounts. Assists with directing and planning content. Targets projects to specific audiences. Writes content and articles for Museum communications, newsletters, and publications. Researches and writes communications for public relations projects. Performs administrative duties.                                                                                          

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates content and games for social media tools.
• Authors newsletters for members, donors, and other audiences.
• Author content for print / members magazine.
• Help drive the direction of social content.
• Work with internal teams to develop public relations strategies and deliverables.
• Research and write public relations communications including general campaign materials, corporate communication, videos, web copy, social media, emails, letters, and press releases.
• Stay current on trends and a changing media landscape.
• Cultivate relations with social media influencers.
• Organize, plan, and oversee social media influencer events at the Museum.
• Cultivate media relations with print, broadcast, and online outlets, and initiate partnership outreach.
• Develop and oversee media lists.
• Track and measure performance of PR programs against well-defined key performance indicators. Provide reporting and metrics to measure success.·        
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience preferred. Similar experience and proficiency in MS Office with knowledge of Adobe programs preferred. Wordpress is a bonus. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Experience developing and implementing policies preferred. Must be reliable and trustworthy; detail oriented and able to assume significant responsibility. Ability to manage multiple, ongoing projects simultaneously. Professional demeanor, neat appearance, and proven interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills; mature judgment; flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing needs of organization. Works well in a team environment. Appreciation of art preferred.

Company Description

Come join us! The Akron Art Museum, dedicated to enriching lives through modern and contemporary art, showcases regional, national and international art created since 1850. The museum’s collection is presented in a spectacular facility designed by Viennese architectural firm Coop Himmelblau and includes over 5,500 works of art, with a strong focus on contemporary painting, sculpture and photography. Nearly a dozen exhibitions each year present prominent artists in various media including painting, sculpture, photography, video, design and glass. In addition to its ever-changing collection and exhibitions, the museum offers many opportunities to Live Creative through programs that include films and video, lectures, workshops, tours and concerts. The Akron Art Museum is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates the diversity of all of our employees. We respect the dignity and inherent rights of all individuals and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class. We continuously focus on equitable hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies because our greatest strength is our team. The Akron Art Museum welcomes all people. We are committed to valuing diversity, fostering equity, and creating accessible and inclusive experiences with art where everyone can feel a sense of pride and belonging. We acknowledge that the Museum’s history has been shaped by past biases and inequities; the effects of which remain with us today. However, we believe that art has the power to both reckon with the past and make way for a better future. Through our actions, the Museum seeks to embrace and reflect the voices of all.