Museum Communications Lead — Strategy & Media

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CMA admissions

Garage parking

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

FSA

Job summary

Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland, OH seeks a Communications Manager to support day-to-day operations within the Communications department. Reporting to the Director of Communications, this mid-level role will implement strategies across channels, craft high-quality content, and coordinate with stakeholders to promote exhibitions and events.

The position requires at least five years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree, strong leadership, and exceptional verbal and written communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience or equivalent knowledge and skills.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage multiple projects with precision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing communications strategies with the Director of Communications.
• Write copy for press releases, media communications, website, email, and publications.
• Support social media content creation and digital channel posts.
• Manage workflow and deadlines for exhibition and campaign communications.
• Respond to media inquiries and coordinate approvals for media use.
• Develop relationships with media, influencers, and external partners.
• Coordinate photo shoots and liaise with photographers and internal teams.
• Collaborate across departments to gather assets and narratives.
• Attend planning meetings and represent the museum on external committees.
• Track media coverage and campaign performance.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Collaboration

Detail orientation

Discretion

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field

Job description

Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland, OH seeks a Communications Manager to support day-to-day operations within the Communications department. Reporting to the Director of Communications, this mid-level role will implement strategies across channels, craft high-quality content, and coordinate with stakeholders to promote exhibitions and events.

The position requires at least five years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree, strong leadership, and exceptional verbal and written communication