Assistant Director of Communications

The Cincinnati Art Museum has an opening for the position of full-time Assistant Director of Communications within the Creative Services and External Relations Division;

Responsibilities:  Working under the direction of the Director of Creative Services and External Relations, the Assistant Director of Communications oversees the Art Museum’s public relations and internal communications.  In this capacity, this position is responsible for planning and implementing all such strategies under the guidance of the Director of Creative Services and External Relations while working closely with staff members of the Division and coordinating with other internal Art Museum divisions. As the Assistant Director in charge of public relations, responsibilities include serving as an account supervisor for the creation and implementation of integrated marketing communications plans for the curatorial, education and administrative divisions. 

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Works collaboratively with the Director of Creative Services and External Relations and other staff members of the Division.  Serves on the Division’s management team with the other Assistant Directors.  Works collaboratively with outside consultants and vendors, at times managing their work and contracts.

·         Serves as the primary conduit for sharing information about the Art Museum with local, regional and national media (print, broadcast and electronic) and is responsible for making sure that these messages are in sync–at all times.

·         Responsible for attaining measurable publicity goals for the Art Museum on specific projects. 

• Serves as the primary spokesperson for the Art Museum for print interviews and broadcast appearances.

• Serves as an account supervisor for the planning and implementation of integrated marketing communications plans for various divisions.  In this capacity, meets regularly with these divisions to identify goals and objectives, and develop strategic marketing plans to accomplish them.

• Oversees the Art Museum’s internal communications which will include the co-management of the Museum’s monthly staff meetings, and thereafter interpretation and dissemination of internal news and policy among internal publications, memoranda, as well as the editing and managing of content for the Art Museum’s intranet, and CAMEO system.

• Supervises and coordinates the work of the Public Relations Interns.

• Serves as a staff representative on various Art Museum committees.

Requirements:  B.A. in marketing, communications, journalism or related field.   At least three years of public relations experience with an emphasis on publicity and media relations.  Agency experience preferred but not required.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as experience in branding and outreach to diverse audiences.

If interested, please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:

Cincinnati Art Museum ATTN: Human Resources Department 953 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202-1596. Fax 513.639.2932 Email: jennifer.hart@cincyart.org

The Cincinnati Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.