Pulitzer Arts Foundation
Marketing & Communications Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Full-time / Exempt
Supervises: Marketing and Communications Associate
Job Purpose
To provide strategy and management of the Marketing and Communications department in support of the museum’s vision and goals. The position oversees the museum’s marketing campaigns, audience development strategies, and public relations plans. The ideal candidate is a creative, detail-oriented, and collaborative marketing professional with excellent project management and communication skills. This position manages one staff member and is the liaison to several external consultants.
Compensation, Benefits, and Perks
The Pulitzer Arts Foundation offers a competitive minimum annual salary of $65,000 commensurate with experience. The Pulitzer benefits package includes employer-paid Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability. Additional benefits include Voluntary Life Insurance, Health Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending Account, SIMPLE IRA and employer match. The Pulitzer offers generous time off, including Observed Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave / Paid Time Off, Paid Volunteer Time Off, and various leave policies (Parental Leave, etc.). Employees of the Pulitzer also benefit from access to a variety of cultural institutions, a flexible remote work policy, and a stimulating and collegial work environment.
Position Responsibilities and Duties
- Lead and manage the department with a keen eye toward goals, procedures, timelines, and budgets, as well as metrics and evaluation strategies.
- Plan and oversee effective marketing initiatives, advertising, as well as consistent branding and messaging.
- Oversee the design and production of print and digital materials, including website, invitations, calendars, and signage.
- Prepare copy and editorial support for website, newsletters, and other marketing materials, and maintain style guidelines for marketing & communication texts.
- Prepare and manage annual department budget and process and track project expenses.
- Plan and coordinate press visits, interviews, events and media appearances.
- Oversee photography and videography for all institutional needs.
- In collaboration with consultants and colleagues, develop PR strategy and key messaging to generate media coverage and increase public awareness.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with media contacts and serve as spokesperson for the organization.
- Manage the organization’s contact management software.
- Establish and maintain relationships with consultants, vendors, collaborators, press, community partners, and colleagues to execute projects and expand the Pulitzer’s network and audience.
Experience and Background Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Communications, Business, or related field preferred, or equivalent education and work experience. Minimum of 5 years of experience required.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills with a minimum of one-year experience in management required.
- Strong project management experience with a focus on process, implementation and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, as well as editorial and copywriting skills.
- Experience with social media and CRM systems, budgeting
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
About the Pulitzer Arts Foundation
The Pulitzer Arts Foundation is an art museum that presents art from around the world in the Grand Center Arts District in St. Louis, MO. Open and free to all, the Pulitzer is a cultural and civic asset to the St. Louis community and a popular destination for visitors from around the world.
The Pulitzer Arts Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy reflects and affirms the Pulitzer Arts Foundation’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.
We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. If most of this job description describes you, we encourage you to apply for this role.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume in one document at https://pulitzerarts.org/about/jobs/
