Overview
Guggenheim New York is seeking a Communications Manager, Digital Writer to develop and coordinate written content across the institution's internal and public-facing platforms. This role will unify the museum's institutional voice and enhance storytelling across PR, web, and internal channels.
The ideal candidate is an experienced writer and copy editor with a strong understanding of media relations, digital content strategy, institutional messaging, and cross-department and cross-institutional communications. This role is part of the PR team and will work alongside the Public Relations Manager and Communications Associate; it will also bridge the work of press, marketing (social media, video leads), and brand (design, photography leads) teams to create a more cohesive and engaging digital presence on the museum’s owned channels.
Qualifications
Proven experience as an editor, writer, and/or content strategist.
Excellent writing and editing skills, with an understanding of institutional communications, brand voice, editorial standards, and the cultural media landscape.
A passion for storytelling, audience engagement, and bringing institutional values to life through storytelling and digital content.
Experience managing and updating websites (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, Salesforce, or similar CMS/CRM platforms).
Highly collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally within the Communications department (PR, marketing, social, and brand teams) and cross-institutionally with Curatorial, Advancement, Operations, and other departments.
Bachelor's degree or related fields is a plus.
2-4 years of experience in communications, PR or Marketing agency, or related role—preferably in a creative field, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization.
Responsibilities
Write, edit, and adapt content for the institution’s webpages, including drafting exhibition descriptions, program highlights, and special projects.
Serve as lead copy editor with PR, Social Media, Marketing, and Brand to ensure tone, voice, and message align with institutional brand and department goals.
Collaborate on storytelling with PR and marketing colleagues to bring energy and clarity to the museum’s website and external and internal messaging.
Collaborate with marketing and brand teams (social media, video, and photography) to connect and amplify messaging across platforms and support a dynamic, user-focused digital content experience.
Oversee and update key areas of the website, including the press room, newsroom, exhibition pages, and program pages.
Work with colleagues to streamline content and web management processes.
Develop, edit, and manage content for internal communications channels including intranet, e-communications, and select speaker remarks to energize Guggenheim New York’s narrative and reflect institutional values and priorities.
Work Environment and Demands
Ability to travel within the metropolitan area as required to perform the above duties at Guggenheim properties.
Occasionally work outdoors, with exposure to varied weather conditions.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on occasion.
Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.
Reports To
Senior Director, Communications and Public Relations
Work Schedule
Hybrid eligible; hours vary based on position.
Position Type
Full-time, Exempt. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 2110 UAW.
Salary Range
$75,000 annually
The Guggenheim is dedicated to creating paths that lead to a more inclusive and diverse institution. We encourage inquiries from applicants who reflect the plurality of our culture and our global audience. The Guggenheim does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin or disability status.
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En Español:
Guggenheim Nueva York está buscando un Gerente de Comunicaciones, Escritor Digital para desarrollar y coordinar el contenido escrito a través de las plataformas internas y públicas de la institución. Este papel unificará la voz institucional del museo y mejorará la narración en relaciones públicas, la web y los canales internos. El candidato ideal es un escritor experimentado y editor de copias con una sólida comprensión de las relaciones con los medios de comunicación, la estrategia de contenido digital, la mensajería institucional y las comunicaciones interdepartamentales y interinstitucionales. Este papel forma parte del equipo de relaciones públicas y trabajará junto con el Gerente de Relaciones Públicas y el Asociado de Comunicaciones; también conectará el trabajo de los equipos de prensa, marketing (media social, video leads) y marca (diseño, fotografía leads) para crear una presencia digital más cohesiva y atractiva en los canales propiedad del museo. Calificaciones Experiencia probada como editor, escritor y/o estratega de contenido. Excelentes habilidades de escritura y edición, con una comprensión de las comunicaciones institucionales, voz de marca, estándares editoriales y el paisaje de los medios culturales. Una pasión por la narración, la participación de la audiencia y traer valores institucionales a la vida a través de la historia y el contenido digital. Experiencia en la gestión y actualización de sitios web (por ejemplo, WordPress, Drupal, Overforce, o plataformas similares CMS). El Guggenheim está dedicado a crear caminos que conduzcan a una institución más inclusiva y diversa. Alentamos las consultas de los solicitantes que reflejan la pluralidad de nuestra cultura y nuestro público global. El Gugggenheim no discrimina en función de la edad, raza, credo, color, religión, estado civil, identidad de género y/o expresión, orientación sexual, estatus de veterano, origen nacional o estatus con discapacidad. #J-18808-Ljbffr