Director - Public Relations

Intrepid Museum • New York, NY

6h • $90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Intrepid Museum is currently seeking a Director – Public Relations. This position will report directly to the VP of Communications. The Director of Public Relations is responsible for media operations at Museum ceremonies and events, managing media and production shoots, reactive and proactive media relations, driving positive publicity for the organization’s signature festivals, coordinating with the Museum’s PR agency and serving as a primary brand steward. The position will be a key contributor to overall department strategy. The Director will also develop, review, edit and execute content across multiple platforms including the Museum’s website, advertising, printed materials and internal newsletters. The position will coordinate activities with internal departments to support their respective initiatives, ensuring consistency in voice and adherence to brand guidelines and Intrepid Museum style guide.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Expertise in media operations
• Hands-on experience managing media and production shoots
• Strong writer and editor
• Knowledge of Chicago Manual Style
• Experience managing a junior staff member
• Experience working across multiple teams and departments
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organization skills
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as necessary

Nice To Haves

• Not-for-profit or cultural institution experience
• Passion for Museum’s history and mission

Responsibilities

• Write media materials such as press releases, advisories, listings, one-pagers, etc.
• Write talking points/messaging
• Write social copy
• Write website content
• Write video scripts
• Edit grant proposals
• Edit written materials across all departments
• Edit newsletters and eblasts
• Edit exhibit copy
• Edit collateral and advertising
• Manage PR Agency day to day operations and coordination
• Coordinate media ops and scheduling for Senior Space Adviser
• Liaise with internal departments regarding needs and activities for Senior Space Adviser
• Act as department liaison with TikTok agency regarding strategy and scripts
• Review of social content calendar
• Develop and implement comprehensive communications plans for new exhibits, programs
• Provide message and media training to spokespersons
• Field and vet media requests
• Drive media attendance for and manage media on site for festivals, ceremonies, programs and special events
• Proactively pitch the Museum’s programs and people
• Maintain a pulse on media trends and tools
• Perform pre-shoot coordination (negotiations, contracts, approvals and coordination with internal departments) and on-site staffing for paid shoots
• Develop and further relationships with media, Military PAOs, and PR departments for partner events, external events, VIP or Gala honoree teams, etc.
• Participate in and contribute to internal committees such as the Programming committee and Website committee
• Ensure consistency of tone and adherence to brand guidelines, messaging and Intrepid style guide across all Museum content and distribution channels

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to be a part of a very rewarding time in the Museum’s history

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director