Manager of Public Relations and Communications

Brooklyn Museum•Brooklyn, NY

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) Savings Plan and Pension Plan
Generous paid time off, including annual vacation leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for eligible pre-tax health care, dependent care, and commuter expenses
Employee Assistant Program
Free admission to various NYC museums and cultural institutions
Early access to Museum exhibitions
Invitations to staff-only programs, tours, and on-site engagement events
Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and Museum programs
40% discount for staff in Museum shops
20% discount at Museum café