Museum Communications Lead

Washington University in St. Louis; Missouri; On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Metro U-Pass

Wellness programs

Tuition assistance for family

Job summary

The Communications Specialist at the Kemper Art Museum within the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at WashU leads the marketing content for the Museum, crafting engaging stories about the collection and programs for broad audiences across social media, newsletters, and print/digital materials.

They collaborate with stakeholders to ensure consistent voice, manage content calendars, and support media relations to promote exhibitions and initiatives at Washington University in St. Louis.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Work Experience: Relevant Experience (3 Years)
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Marketing and Communications Content: Lead development of written marketing and communications content for the Museum across platforms.
• Social Media: Develop content for social channels, maintain calendars, and engage with audiences.
• Website Management: Update homepage, events, and exhibitions pages; coordinate with external developers.
• E-newsletters: Create email content plans and publish weekly newsletters.
• Public Relations: Liaise with News and Media Relations; support press outreach and media contacts.

Skills

Content strategy

Writing & editing

Social media management

Public relations

Project coordination

CMS proficiency

Graphic design basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe InDesign

CMS platforms

Web analytics

Job description

The Communications Specialist at the Kemper Art Museum within the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at WashU leads the marketing content for the Museum, crafting engaging stories about the collection and programs for broad audiences across social media, newsletters, and print/digital materials.

They collaborate with stakeholders to ensure consistent voice, manage content calendars, and support media relations to promote exhibitions and initiatives at Washington University in St. Louis.