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About the job

The Intrepid Museum is currently seeking a Director – Public Relations. This position will report directly to the VP of Communications. The Director of Public Relations is responsible for media operations at Museum ceremonies and events, managing media and production shoots, reactive and proactive media relations, driving positive publicity for the organization’s signature festivals, coordinating with the Museum’s PR agency and serving as a primary brand steward. The position will be a key contributor to overall department strategy. The Director will also develop, review, edit and execute content across multiple platforms including the Museum’s website, advertising, printed materials and internal newsletters. The position will coordinate activities with internal departments to support their respective initiatives, ensuring consistency in voice and adherence to brand guidelines and Intrepid Museum style guide.

Salary Range - $90,000 - $95,000

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Writing

Media materials such as press releases, advisories, listings, one-pagers, etc.

Talking points/messaging

Social copy

Website content

Video scripts

Editing

Grant proposals

Written materials across all departments

Newsletters and eblasts

Exhibit copy

Collateral and advertising

Management

PR Agency Day to day operations and coordination

Senior Space Adviser Coordinate media ops and scheduling

Liaise with internal departments regarding needs and activities

Social Media

Department liaison with TikTok agency regarding strategy and scripts

Review of social content calendar

Media Relations

Develop and implement comprehensive communications plans for new exhibits, programs

Provide message and media training to spokespersons

Field and vet media requests

Drive media attendance for and manage media on site for festivals, ceremonies, programs and special events

Proactively pitch the Museum’s programs and people

Maintain a pulse on media trends and tools

Paid shoots

Pre-shoot coordination (negotiations, contracts, approvals and coordination with internal departments) and on-site staffing

Strategic Relationships

Develop and further relationships with: Media

Military PAOs

PR departments for partner events, external events, VIP or Gala honoree teams, etc

Internal Committees (participate in and contribute to)

Programming committee

Website committee

Museum Brand Stewardship

Ensure consistency of tone and adherence to brand guidelines, messaging and Intrepid style guide across all Museum content and distribution channels

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience. Expertise in media operations. Hands-on experience managing media and production shoots. Must be a strong writer and editor with knowledge of Chicago Manuel Style. Experience managing a junior staff member. Experience working across multiple teams and departments. Excellent communication, presentation, and organization skills. Not-for-profit or cultural institution experience a plus. Passion for Museum’s history and mission a plus. Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as necessary.

We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to be a part of a very rewarding time in the Museum’s history!

Intrepid realizes that it is rare an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. If much of this job description describes you, then we encouraged you to apply.