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Position Summary
Under the direction of the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications, the Marketing, Public Relations and Social Media Associate will work alongside other Marketing and Communication staff on developing and executing effective online, print, and outdoor marketing and social media initiatives to promote the Autry and its programs with the goal of driving attendance, raising awareness about, and enhancing the reputation of the Autry.
The position helps execute a comprehensive communications plan, including external communications activities that, while coordinating with existing staff efforts, strategically raises The Autry’s visibility among key audiences, strengthens our brand, fortifies our fundraising, demonstrates the impact of our work, advances our identity and engages staff in advancing key messages.
Essential Functions
- Collaborate with the ideation and execution of social media campaigns to support new and existing exhibitions and increase and propel channel growth and engagement.
- Manage the development and execution of the Autry’s social media channels, including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and emerging platforms.
- Promote posts to drive ticket and store sales as well as general awareness of the Autry.
- Become the Autry’s digital storyteller and bring a passion to connect the community to the Autry Museum, serving as the voice of the Autry to our community as well as lead analytics and reporting of social media programs.
- Ensure consistency and cohesion in messaging and themes in all marketing campaigns and promotional collateral.
- Coordinate with a wide range of institutional stakeholders, including staff from Public Programs, Development, Education, Store, Cafe, and Visitor Services.
- Manage on-site promotion via outdoor banners, posters, and materials available at the Visitor Services desk. Monitor schedule, quantity, and delivery of materials.
- Assist with basic photography and image manipulation (cropping, text overlays), as needed for the website and e-blasts.
- Partner with Advancement staff and other Autry staff and consultants on overarching strategy, thought leadership and event initiatives. Develop and successfully implement The Autry’s overall communications plan, specific communications strategies, and detailed communications activities.
- Lead the Autry’s efforts for positive and proactive media engagement including story placement and other positive earned media.
- Manage earned media relations and maximize earned media opportunities.
- Utilize a consistent reporting system for press mentions, reach and other key metrics to assess brand-building initiatives and prepare monthly reports to track progress.
- Identify and regularly present story pitch ideas to the Vice President of Advancement.
- Train staff on media channels.
- Maintain a communications calendar that aligns communications across channels and teams.
- Identify speaking opportunities for executive leadership and content experts.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned. The Autry reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Minimum Qualifications
WORKING CONDITIONS
The ability to work long hours in front of a computer screen. Some weekends and evenings required for events.
COVID-19 PROTOCOL
We take the health and safety of our colleagues, visitors, and their families very seriously. To that end, we have concluded that the best way to ensure the safety of everyone is to require that all staff be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Please know that in order to become employed by Autry Museum you may provide satisfactory proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. More information will be provided as we move along in the recruitment process.
Benefits Package
Please note you must be a California resident - we are not a multi-state employer.
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