Marketing Copywriter

We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace
At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. 

How You Will Contribute
The Marketing Copywriter will conceptualize and develop compelling narratives about the museum’s collections, offerings and exhibitions for a variety of different media platforms and audiences. The Marketing Copywriter will work closely with key museum stakeholders across various departments to draft, edit and adapt copy from a variety of sources for use in omnichannel distribution.

Specifically, you will:

• Work as an integral part of the Marketing and Communications team, reporting to the Design Director, to produce headlines, body copy, short and long-form copy for a variety of PMA touch points across different media channels (web, emails, mobile, blog entries, brochures, video, print, social etc.) in support of the museum’s broader marketing initiatives.
• Create, edit, proofread, and provide feedback on written copy drafted by key stakeholders.
• Emphasize Brand standards and brand voice and work with colleagues to create copy based on tone of voice guidelines as well as our in-house editorial style guide.
• Use the brand voice to build a relationship with current and new audiences (aid in audience development).
• Build and manage communication calendars / schedules for writing projects via virtual ticket / Studio manager.
• Work with outside freelance writers to ensure tone of voice consistency and delivery of on brand copy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Your background and experience include:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Health Communications, Marketing or Journalism or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 5 years of content creation and copywriting experience. Ideally, some experience with art museums or not for profit cultural arts organizations.
• Exceptional written communication, script writing, copywriting, and proofing skills.
• A deep understanding of best practices for brand voice copywriting and the unique challenges involved for optimizing for different media (e.g. website, video/audio scripts, digital in-gallery interactives, social media, etc).
• Experience taking complicated info and concepts and making them relatable, approachable, friendly and easy to digest.
• Ability to vary up the tone, language and style depending on the audience.
• First-rate storyteller that delivers the right content to the right people in the right format (Omnichannel marketing experience).
• Ability to get feedback from multiple sources and integrate feedback into final product.
• Can roll with the punches to meet competing, and sometimes changing, deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Great attitude and a team player (not just a footnote but part of who you are).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word.
• Interested in, or an interest in learning about, art and the art world.
• A portfolio (to be presented) that represents a diverse body of creative communications and writing samples. Ideally examples of omnichannel writing assignments.

Position and Compensation Details

• The minimum salary for this position is $50,000.
• This position is full-time, exempt, and 35 hours per week.
• This position is part of the AFSCME Local 397 bargaining unit.
• This position reports to the Director of Design.

Physical requirements:

• Able to remain stationary for extended periods of time, to utilize computers and other office equipment required of this job, to perform physically administrative duties in a typical interior office environment, gallery, or exhibit space, and to access most public and staff areas of the museum campus
• COVID-19 vaccination required.
• Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Institutional Requirements

• Upholds the professional standards of the field, always acts in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of the museum, and protects and enhances its reputation and standing within the community of museums.
• Adheres to the museum’s code of ethics and Employee Handbook and avoids any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
• Shows respect for co-workers and visitors and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the museum’s staff, volunteers, and audiences.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to all museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.

Application Timeline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected.

What We Offer
Our employees are at the center of the museum. As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to:

• Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
• Discounted guest tickets for admission
• Discounts on gift memberships
• Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
• Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees* including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
• Health savings or flexible spending account program
• Retirement savings program with museum match
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays 

*Eligibility for certain benefits is based on a variety of factors including the employee’s regular schedule and tenure.