Marketing and Communications Manager

GENERAL NATURE OF WORK:

The Marketing and Communications Manager oversees storytelling across digital, print, and media platforms to build awareness, drive engagement, and support institutional priorities including fundraising, education, and visitation.

Working collaboratively across departments, the Marketing and Communications Manager manages brand consistency, content creation, media relations, and promotional campaigns, ensuring that the breadth and richness of the Society’s history, collections, and statewide impact are communicated clearly and compellingly to diverse audiences.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive marketing and communications plan.
• Promote the Historical Society’smission,collections, museum, andprogramsthrough clear, engaging messaging.
• Manage the organization’swebsite, social media platforms,email communications, and monthly e-newsletter.
• Coordinate press release sand media relations.
• Project manage the South Carolina Historical Society’s biannual general-interest magazine, Carologue.
• Support communications for fundraising and special events in coordination withthe
  
  Development team.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with media, stakeholders, and the community.

• Bachelor’sdegree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create content for digital, print, and social media platforms.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Access to a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license to support travel between the Fireproof Building, Addlestone Library, and off-site meetings andevents.

The Marketing and Communications Manager reports directly to the Chief Development Officer.

The Marketing and Communications Manager is based in the Fireproof Building, with regular visits to the Archives at Addlestone Library expected throughout the week to support collaborative projects and on-site initiatives.

This is a full-time position, typically Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends to support special events, programs, and initiatives.

The South Carolina Historical Society offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Fiveweeks ofPTOannually, increasing after four years of service
• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• Competitive retirement plan with employer match
• Additional benefits and professional development opportunities
• Paid parking near the Fireproof Building

To apply, please submit a cover letter, a writing sample, and a resume to careers.

Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 13, 2026.