Marketing Manager

Hunter Museum; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hunter Museum of American Art seeks a Marketing Manager to collaborate with the Director of Institutional Advancement in creating annual communications and marketing plans. You will orchestrate publicity, advertising, media relations, and social media campaigns to boost attendance and awareness of exhibitions and programs.

As part of the Communications Department, you will ensure consistency of the museum’s brand, manage partnerships with media and local organizations, and supervise design

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills including public speaking, writing and editing.
• Strong media relations, public relations and social media management skills.
• Technical skills include the Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Webflow, social media platforms (Facebook, Threads, Instagram, LinkedIn), and web metric tools (Google Analytics).
• Experience in public relations, marketing and/or advertising.
• Bachelor’s degree with specific training in public relations, communications or writing.
• 5 years of public relations and marketing experience.

Responsibilities

• Craft annual publicity, advertising, public relations, and marketing plans and budgets.
• Coordinate media events and activities, build media contacts, and manage media interviews.
• Oversee museum website content, newsletters, and social media platforms.
• Manage branding, collateral design, and vendor relationships for publications and web projects.
• Lead market research efforts and ensure consistent brand messaging across channels.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Social media management

Adobe Creative Suite

Webflow

Google Analytics

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications or writing

Tools

Webflow

Google Analytics

Excel

PowerPoint

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

The Hunter Museum of American Art collects, preserves, and presents American art and connects the community through inspiring educational and visitor-focused experiences for all.

The Marketing Manager works with the Director of Institutional Advancement to create and execute annual communications and marketing plans and social media campaigns to increase attendance and participation in the museum. The Marketing Manager helps build awareness of and support for the museum, its exhibitions and its programs through strategic consumer research, public relations, advertising, marketing, social media, publicity and other communication activities. A critical member of the museum’s Communications Department, the Marketing Manager works well with all museum departments and has clear and effective communication skills, ensuring all museum promotional content strengthens the museum’s mission, vision, and brand identity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Institutional Advancement to craft an annual plan and budget detailing the publicity, advertising, public relations, and marketing of activities at the Hunter including exhibitions, museum events, and education programs, and promotion of the museum store and special event rentals.
• Implement the plan accordingly, including:
  • Publicity:
    • Establish and maintain key media contacts, locally, regionally, and nationally
    • Coordinate press events and activities related to the museum
    • Seek out and develop publicity opportunities and story ideas about the Hunter, its special events, promotions, exhibitions, personnel, and new developments as well as national trends
    • Prepare and distribute all relevant media materials covering all aspects of the Hunter
    • Serve as a representative of the museum along with any other relevant staff members for various media interviews, including TV and radio
    • Partner with the Chattanooga Tourism, the TN Dept of Tourist Development, and other institutions to plan and implement periodic media tours and promotions
    • Coordinate all museum visits by writers, photographers, and video/film producers
    • Serve as point of contact for all media
• Marketing and advertising:
  • Marketing and advertising for the museum including exhibitions, general Hunter messages, the facility rental program, store, and education programs
  • Manage both production and placement of any paid or public service advertising
  • Write and coordinate design of collateral materials, including triannual members’ magazine, brochures, newsletters and annual report
  • Maintain strong working relationships with other museum marketing professionals regionally and culture and tourism professionals locally and regionally
  • In cooperation with the Director of Institutional Advancement, oversee the museum web site, including oversight of all content and design, as well as e-newsletters and social media platforms
  • Oversee graphic design and assorted vendors as they relate to publications, the web site, brand standards, photography, and illustration
  • Work with Curatorial Department and Design & Web Specialist in the development and production of various banners and other signage and promotions for the museum
• Research - Oversee market research efforts including guest experience surveys, Art Bridges COVES evaluation program, and other assessment efforts
• Manage all forward-facing materials to ensure brand consistency and quality for all graphic design, social media, advertising, and web projects.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to promote donations, sponsorships, and memberships.
• Collaborate with Director of Institutional Advancement to provide media training for key staff and crisis communication management
• Support the Audience Engagement Committee in determining best practices and activities and on projects as needed
• Represent the Hunter in the community on various committees as assigned by the
  Director of Institutional Advancement, including the Chattanooga Tourism Culture, Heritage & Arts Cohort
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Institutional Advancement

Key Requirements

• Strong communication skills including public speaking, writing and editing
• Strong media relations, public relations and social media management skills
• Technical skills should include knowledge of the Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office (including Excel and PowerPoint), Webflow, social media platforms including Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and web metric tools, such as Google Analytics
• Working knowledge of print production and electronic media
• Organized and self-motivated
• Proven ability to work under pressure of periodic deadlines and the ability to manage multiple projects
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Experience in public relations, marketing and/or advertising
• Local, regional and national media contacts
• Bachelor’s degree with specific training in public relations, communications or writing
• 5 years of public relations and marketing experience
• Valid driver’s license and operational vehicle to travel to/from events
• Supervises Design & Web Specialist, Social Media Coordinator and seasonal interns.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Monday – Friday, 40 hours (2-3 times per month evenings and occasional weekend events)
• Normal office environment, museum setting and occasional off-site events
• Remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time (including at a desk)
• Ability to navigate the work environment and travel short distances
• Ability to receive and respond to oral communication
• Ability to navigate and move between floors in a multi-level facility
• Lifting/carrying up to 40 pounds during events set up

Full-time, salaried (Starting at $50,000/year, commensurate with education and experience) (40 hours/week, Monday-Friday); must be able to work flexible schedule including evenings 2-3 times per month and occasional weekend events.

Applications close on September 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

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