Museum PR & Communications Coordinator

Art and Wellness; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, AR seeks a Public Relations Coordinator to join the Communications team. The role focuses on expanding awareness of the museum and The Momentary through message development, media outreach, and internal communications.

You will support campaigns, manage media lists, coordinate photography and press visits, and help craft compelling stories across print, radio, TV, podcasts, and digital channels.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of related work experience.
• Strong writing and editing skills with storytelling ability.
• Experience coordinating media relations and press activity.

Responsibilities

• Support PR campaigns and messaging across channels.
• Distribute press materials and coordinate media outreach.
• Assist with internal comms and staff engagement initiatives.
• Maintain key messages and FAQs for the organization.
• Collaborate with agencies and community partners on programs.
• Coordinate or assist in photo/video shoots for media opportunities.
• Monitor media coverage and report highlights weekly.

Skills

Writing

Media relations

Editing

Project management

Digital savvy

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in PR/communications

Tools

Meltwater

Asana

Trello

Microsoft Office

Job description

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, AR seeks a Public Relations Coordinator to join the Communications team. The role focuses on expanding awareness of the museum and The Momentary through message development, media outreach, and internal communications.

You will support campaigns, manage media lists, coordinate photography and press visits, and help craft compelling stories across print, radio, TV, podcasts, and digital channels.