Arts Public Affairs Lead & Media Relations

US National Gallery of Art; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC seeks a Public Affairs Specialist to manage media relations and communications for the museum. You will serve as the principal media contact and help shape strategic outreach to diverse audiences and partners.

Responsibilities include creating integrated PR plans, growing press contacts, and expanding the museum’s reach and influence across communities and events. This role is based at the museum in DC and focuses on public programming and engagement.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in public affairs or communications for museums or cultural institutions.
• Ability to develop and implement integrated PR and communications plans.
• Experience growing a portfolio of press contacts and audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal media contact for press and communications office.
• Develop and execute integrated public relations plans to advance the museum’s mission.
• Engage key stakeholders and grow reach and influence for arts audiences.

Skills

Press contacts

Media relations

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC seeks a Public Affairs Specialist to manage media relations and communications for the museum. You will serve as the principal media contact and help shape strategic outreach to diverse audiences and partners.

Responsibilities include creating integrated PR plans, growing press contacts, and expanding the museum’s reach and influence across communities and events. This role is based at the museum in DC and focuses on public programming and engagement.