Museum PR Coordinator: Media Relations & Outreach

Crystal Bridges - Museum of American Art; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is seeking a Public Relations Coordinator to join the communications team on-site in Bentonville, AR. This role supports message development, media monitoring, and media relations across Crystal Bridges and The Momentary, coordinating travel for visiting media.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of relevant experience and an associate degree in PR/marketing or a related field. Collaboration with multiple teams and external agencies is key to success.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of related work experience.
• Associate's degree or higher in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, or related field.
• Knowledge of performing arts and arts marketing is a plus.
• Experience with PR software and project management tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support PR campaigns and research audiences, messages, and contacts.
• Collaborate with PR, social media, marketing, and creative teams to align messaging.
• Review and distribute press content and assist internal comms.
• Maintain key messages and FAQs; coordinate travel for visiting media.
• Develop relationships with reporters and media outlets; manage press inquiries.
• Coordinate media photography/videography at campus events.

Skills

Media relations

Public speaking

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in PR/Marketing

Tools

Meltwater

Asana

Trello

SmartSheet

Microsoft Office

Dropbox

Job description

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is seeking a Public Relations Coordinator to join the communications team on-site in Bentonville, AR. This role supports message development, media monitoring, and media relations across Crystal Bridges and The Momentary, coordinating travel for visiting media.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of relevant experience and an associate degree in PR/marketing or a related field. Collaboration with multiple teams and external agencies is key to success.