Communications and Social Media Manager – Full Time

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 73,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) plan with match

Accrued vacation up to 15 days

Job summary

The National Museum of Wildlife Art is seeking a Communications and Social Media Manager to develop and execute strategic communications and social media initiatives. This full-time position requires expertise in digital communication tools and 5–7 years of marketing experience.

The ideal candidate will manage various projects, create marketing materials, and maintain the museum's voice across digital platforms. Notable benefits include medical, dental, and a 403(b) plan with matching after one year.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of digital/social media, public relations, and/or marketing experience.
• Experience managing social media on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute social media and digital content strategies.
• Create marketing materials and manage editorial calendars.
• Draft and edit press materials and track media coverage.
• Manage multiple communications projects from concept to publication.

Skills

Digital communication tools proficiency

Social media management

Excellent written communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zoho

Cision

Canva

MS Office Suite

Photoshop

Job description

Communications and Social Media Manager

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA), a leading West Coast art museum, presents internationally-recognized collections and exhibitions and a broad array of cultural and educational activities.

Position Overview

The Communications and Social Media Manager reports to the Marketing and Communications Director and is responsible for developing, managing, and executing strategic communications, digital content, social media, and public-facing messaging that advances the Museum’s mission, exhibitions, programs, visitor engagement, marketing and brand identity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute social media and digital platforms, including writing, editing, content development, and strategy.
• Write and maintain editorial calendars, listings, and press coverage of exhibitions and events.
• Create marketing materials including bi-weekly print and radio ads, video content, membership communications, quarterly newsletters, bi-weekly eblasts, and social media initiatives.
• Provide content for the museum website and maintain institutional voice across digital, print, media, and social platforms.
• Manage digital initiatives such as paid digital advertising, Google AdWords, and other web content updates.
• Draft, proof, edit, and distribute press releases and other press materials, maintaining a local and national media contact list.
• Track and archive press coverage and obtain vendor estimates as needed.
• Assist in development of other marketing materials and provide administrative support.
• Manage multiple communications projects from concept to publication, including timelines, content drafts, approvals, and publication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5–7 years of digital/social media, public relations, and/or marketing experience.
• Proficiency with digital communication tools (email campaigns, online calendars, social media scheduling software such as Zoho, PR tracking/coverage tools such as Cision, digital media creation tools such as Canva, MS Office Suite, Photoshop, etc.).
• Experience managing and executing social media initiatives on platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Google, etc.
• Excellent personal and organizational skills, strong ability to multi‑task, and excellent written communication skills.

Other Information

• Reports to: Director of Marketing and Communications.
• Schedule: Full‑time, exempt status, non‑remote, with occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work; flexible hours required.
• Compensation: DOE, $70,304 to $73,750.
• Benefits: Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, pre‑tax savings, long‑term disability, life insurance, accrued vacation (up to 15 days in first two years), 64 hours of paid sick leave, 13 paid holidays (14 on federal election years), 403(b) plan with Museum match up to 5% after one year, and SB BikeSpot membership.
• Required background check and ability to perform occasional off‑site visits/errands, lift 25 lbs. occasionally.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity.