Press Officer

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

We are seeking a Press Officer to join our growing team. You love the thrill of the pitch, building relationships with media, and constantly immersing yourself in the arts and culture scene in Philadelphia, nationally and internationally.

You will have excellent communication skills, experience working with the public, and a willingness to take on new and varied tasks as required. You have excellent attention to detail and an ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Specifically, you will:

• Monitor media outlets, understand industry issues that directly and indirectly affect the Philadelphia Museum of Art and analyze and distill meaningful insights from media coverage
• Track and generate media reports to capture and measure media coverage across of platforms
• Maintain the media database by monitoring up-to-date searches and keywords and assisting with monthly reports for the Senior Management Team
• Manage the online pressroom which includes monitoring and helping to prioritize media queries, managing media gallery and staying up to date on latest updates
• Develop a strong understanding of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and our audiences, and work with teams across the museum to ensure consistency of messaging to meet program objectives
• Generate story ideas and topic angles, draft media materials, and pitch media to land earned coverage
• Provide thoughtful recommendations for content creation and distribution across multiple channels to support paid, owned and earned channels
• Support creative ideation on a consistent basis
• Participation in office-wide initiatives, seminars and meetings to further professional learning and development
• Establish and maintain existing relationships with media contacts and partnerships
• Participate in museum partnerships to promote the museum and its programming
• Develop and create emails and media advisories to media list as part of the overall communications strategy
• Background in art history a plus, but not mandatory
• Experience with Campaign Monitor, Presspage and Photoshop
• Perform other duties as assigned

Your background and experience include:

• 2-4 years of communications experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills
• Social media literacy with the ability to identify and recommend social program elements
• Ability to multi-task effectively, work within tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and client expectations
• Confident and comfortable presenting in front of groups
• Ability to build trust and relationships across all levels within an organization
• Ability to pursue new and innovative talent strategies
• A Bachelor’s degree preferably in communications, journalism, international relations, or a related field or equivalent experience

Position and Compensation Details

• The minimum hourly rate for this position is $26.10
• This position is full-time, non-exempt, and 35 hours per week
• This position is part of the AFSCME Local 397 bargaining unit
• This position reports to the VP of Communications

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
• Able to move items up to 10 pounds
• 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.