Press Officer

Job Description

Job Description

We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace

At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. 

How You Will Contribute

The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience working with press, and should be willing to take on new and varied tasks as required.The Press Officer is a technically skilled individual who provides critical infrastructure support to the Communications team. The Press Officer must pay close attention to detail and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Many of the projects that this person will be responsible for require initiative, up-to-the-minute information sharing, technical skills, and critical thinking.
Supports the Communications team in developing, creating and implementing earned media.

Specifically, you will:

 

• Generate story ideas and topic angles, draft media materials including press releases and media advisories. Pitch and respond to media to land earned coverage. Support promoting exhibitions, programming, and events at the museum.
• Create and organize materials for media blasts. Build and maintain release pages on press page. Develop and create emails and media advisories as part of the overall communications strategy. Plan and execute media previews and events.
• Field and manage filming requests with the assistance of the Communications Coordinator.
• Establish and maintain existing relationships with media contacts. Maintain the media database by monitoring up-to-date searches and keywords and assisting with monthly reports.
• Monitor media outlets, understand industry issues that directly and indirectly affect the Philadelphia Museum of Art and analyze and distill meaningful insights from media coverage.
• Track and generate media reports to capture and measure media coverage across all platforms. Working with Communications Coordinator to create and send reports.
• Manage the online pressroom which includes monitoring and helping to prioritize media queries, managing media gallery, and staying up to date on latest updates.
• Provide thoughtful recommendations for content creation and distribution across multiple channels to support paid, owned and earned channels.
• Develop a strong understanding of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and our audiences.
• Work with teams across the museum to ensure consistency of messaging to meet program objectives.
• Participation in office-wide initiatives, seminars, and meetings to further professional learning and development.
• Assists with drafting and distributing internal communications e.g., correspondence from management, staffing updates, policy changes.
• Assists with identifying and making recommendations regarding potential areas for risk management.
• Assists with formulating communications strategy and policies.
• Participate in museum partnerships to promote the museum and its programming.

Your background and experience include:

 

• 2-4 years of communications experience.
• Background in art history or a cultural non-profit a plus, but not mandatory
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Campaign Monitor, Presspage, Photoshop, and Meltwater.
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills.
• Flexibility to work after office hours is necessary, and to be on call as required to handle media inquiries.
• Social media literacy with the ability to identify and recommend social program elements.
• Ability to multi-task effectively, work within tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and client expectations.
• Confident and comfortable presenting in front of groups.
• Ability to build trust and relationships across all levels within an organization.
• A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or marketing as well as experience in an arts or cultural organization is preferable.

Position and Compensation Details

• The salary for this position is $50,000.
• This position is Full-Time and Exempt, and 35 hours per week.
• This position reports to the Interim Vice President of Communications and Marketing
• This position is required to be fully onsite at Philadelphia Museum of Art locations three days per week, and remote two days depending on the schedule for the week.
• Physical requirements:
  • Able to remain stationary for extended periods of time, to utilize computers and other office equipment required of this job, to perform physically administrative duties in a typical interior office environment, gallery, or exhibit space, and to access most public and staff areas of the museum campus
• Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Institutional Requirements

 

• Upholds the professional standards of the field, always acts in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of the museum and protects and enhances its reputation and standing within the community of museums.
• Adheres to the museum’s code of ethics and Employee Handbook and avoids any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
• Shows respect for co-workers and visitors and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the museum’s staff, volunteers, and audiences.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to all museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.

Application Timeline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected.

What We Offer

Our employees are at the center of the museum. As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to:

 

• Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
• Discounted guest tickets for admission
• Discounts on gift memberships
• Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
• Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees including:

 

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
• Health savings or flexible spending account program
• Retirement savings program with museum match
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays

*Eligibility for certain benefits is based on a variety of factors including the employee’s regular schedule and tenure.

 

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