Marketing Manager, Gilcrease

University of Tulsa•Tulsa, OK

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Essential Functions (Responsibilities) • Draft and distribute approved news releases, media kits and statements. • Maintain and update media contact lists and databases (journalists, bloggers, influencers). • Coordinate interviews, press tours and media coverage opportunities. • Help plan and promote press conferences, exhibition openings, tours, and public events. • Manage media logistics, invitations, and follow-up post-event. • Write/edit newsletters, website copy and other communications, which may include interviews with artists, historians, staff, donors, community members, etc. • Support outreach to community groups, partners and media outlets. • Serve as an ambassador during public and professional events. • Execute email campaigns, including newsletters and program promotions. • Update website to ensure accurate, timely and engaging content aligned with museum priorities. • Works closely with leadership of Gilcrease. Required Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills. • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Proficiency with digital tools: Microsoft Office, email marketing platforms, content management systems; experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or WordPress a plus. • Cross-Department Collaboration: Works closely with marketing, curatorial, education and development teams to align messaging and campaigns. • Ability to approach and respond to sensitive topics and a variety of audiences with care and respect. Equivalent Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing or related field. • At least three years of experience in public information, media relations or communications; museum, nonprofit or cultural sector experience preferred. Special Job Dimensions • On-Site & Off-Site Work: Collaborate in person daily with communications, marketing, curatorial and education teams; requires occasional travel. • Flexible Schedule: Must be available for occasional evenings and weekends to cover Gilcrease events, exhibitions and programs. • High Responsiveness: Ability to monitor and respond to news media inquiries outside standard business hours when necessary. • Public-Facing Role: May be asked to represent Gilcrease in person at events or programs. Physical Requirements • Ability to remain seated or standing for extended periods while working at a computer or attending meetings. • Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing and handling printed materials. • Visual acuity for reviewing digital and printed content. • Occasional lifting and carrying of promotional materials, event signage or equipment (typically up to 20 pounds). • Ability to move throughout the museum and event spaces for media coordination and public engagement. • Comfortable speaking in front of groups and interacting in the community.

Requirements

Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency with digital tools: Microsoft Office, email marketing platforms, content management systems; experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or WordPress a plus.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Works closely with marketing, curatorial, education and development teams to align messaging and campaigns.
Ability to approach and respond to sensitive topics and a variety of audiences with care and respect.
Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing or related field.
At least three years of experience in public information, media relations or communications; museum, nonprofit or cultural sector experience preferred.
Must be available for occasional evenings and weekends to cover Gilcrease events, exhibitions and programs.
Ability to monitor and respond to news media inquiries outside standard business hours when necessary.
May be asked to represent Gilcrease in person at events or programs.
Ability to remain seated or standing for extended periods while working at a computer or attending meetings.
Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing and handling printed materials.
Visual acuity for reviewing digital and printed content.
Occasional lifting and carrying of promotional materials, event signage or equipment (typically up to 20 pounds).
Ability to move throughout the museum and event spaces for media coordination and public engagement.
Comfortable speaking in front of groups and interacting in the community.

Nice To Haves

museum, nonprofit or cultural sector experience preferred.
experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or WordPress a plus.

Responsibilities

Draft and distribute approved news releases, media kits and statements.
Maintain and update media contact lists and databases (journalists, bloggers, influencers).
Coordinate interviews, press tours and media coverage opportunities.
Help plan and promote press conferences, exhibition openings, tours, and public events.
Manage media logistics, invitations, and follow-up post-event.
Write/edit newsletters, website copy and other communications, which may include interviews with artists, historians, staff, donors, community members, etc.
Support outreach to community groups, partners and media outlets.
Serve as an ambassador during public and professional events.
Execute email campaigns, including newsletters and program promotions.
Update website to ensure accurate, timely and engaging content aligned with museum priorities.
Works closely with leadership of Gilcrease.