Senior Publicist

Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

As the Senior Publicist, you will develop and execute promotion strategies for a wide range of Museum exhibitions, programs and activities. Utilizing strong writing, organizational and diplomatic skills, you will work with Museum colleagues across the organization and with reporters in New York City and around the world to generate awareness and appreciation of The Met.

Please include a cover letter with application.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Develop promotional programs for multiple Museum activities (e.g., exhibitions, acquisitions, events, leadership profiles).

• Collaborate with programmatic leaders across the museum to develop media relations objectives and lead promotional narratives.

• Write, edit and produce promotional content (e.g., press releases, advisories, talking points and briefings).

• Partner with marketing, internal communications, and digital communications teams to develop comprehensive communications outreach plan.

• Develop and nurture relationships with reporters and media outlets.

• Spend time outside of the Museum to develop relationships with reporters.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 5 years’ work experience in communications

• Mission-driven spirt and strong appreciation of arts

• Strong organizational, communications and diplomacy skills

• Demonstrated experience developing media relationships

• Strong presentation and writing abilities

• Strong comfort level with staff at all levels of the Museum

• Very high tolerance of stress management and ability to juggle multiple projects

• Positive, proactive spirit

• Knowledge and experience in NYC and national news environment

• Strong background in project management

• Love of arts, culture, and/or New York City