Communications Coordinator

LINCOLN CENTER•New York, NY

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Coordinator plays a key role in the department, leading administrative functions. This is primarily an administrative position that also supports on-the-ground press and social media activations as needed. This is a great opportunity for an early-career professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment to be part of a high-performing and highly collaborative team. As an active member of the department, day-to-day responsibilities include tracking press coverage, maintaining clipbooks, and reporting media activity internally; supporting contracting for the department; booking photographers for various festivals and events; keeping media and influencer lists up to date; conducting media research for new projects; and ensuring multimedia assets are logged, organized, and easily accessible. This is a hybrid role reporting to the Director of Communications, with time split between remote and on-site work.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of work experience, preferably as part of a Communications function in an arts-focused or nonprofit institution (including internship experience)
Highly organized and efficient, with strong administrative skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize workload
Foundational knowledge of the media landscape
Exhibit good judgment and flexibility in high-pressure and fast-paced work environments
Collaborative team player
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Good eye for social media capture; foundational understanding of social platforms
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, Canva; Meltwater and Muckrack a plus
Knowledge and appreciation of the performing arts and contemporary pop culture

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor Press Office inbox; field and coordinate press and cross-campus requests
Track press coverage and maintain clipbooks for campaigns across Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts; report media activity internally to a variety of stakeholders
Support licensing and contracting for the department
Book photographers for all major Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts festivals and series, plus additional events as needed
Organize multimedia assets to support press and social media needs
Keep media and influencer lists up to date; conduct media research for new projects to help ensure campaigns reach media who speak to a range of audiences
Draft and distribute media alerts and proofread press materials, as needed
Actively participate in creative brainstorming for communications campaigns across artistic, educational, and institutional projects
Assist with research across departments, tracking competitor and industry trends
Staff press and social media activations on the ground, as needed
Support press pitching and social media content creation, as opportunities allow