Manager of Public Relations and Communications

Manager of Public Relations and Communications Museum overview

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. Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections, exhibitions, and programming is the core of who we are and what we do.

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. Read more about our story here.

Our Public Relations department plays a critical role in shaping and representing the Museum's brand identity and is responsible for external communications to support our mission and vision. The department helps to create and execute a communications strategy for external consumption, including media, the public, and our local communities, with the goals of advancing our profile and programs and increasing awareness of the Museum and its impact, including building attendance.

The Manager of Public Relations and Communications is part of a team of publicists, marketers, digital content creators, and visitor engagement professionals. As a vital arm of the organization, they interact with all departments, including Collections and Exhibitions, Education, Public Programs, Visitor Engagement, Graphic Design, Editorial Services, Development, and Public Safety, among others.

• Conceive and manage communications initiatives and develop strategies to promote exhibitions, events, and public programs
• Solicit attention in all media (print, broadcast, online) for multiple projects
• Work collaboratively on projects with other Museum departments, and appropriate 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 relating to exhibitions, programs, events, and news, 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 our press room, located on the Museum website, for media use
• Support and maintain our media contacts database, and research and meet with new contacts to develop relationships with key reporters, bloggers, and media members
• Organize and manage press events, including press conferences and openings
• Other responsibilities as assigned

• Bachelor's degree, at 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

Public Relations and Communications

Director, Public Relations and Communications

$74,298.43

Union - UAW Local 2110

Exempt