Communications Coordinator

Position: Communications Coordinator Department: Communications Role Overview The Communications Coordinator plays a key role in the department, leading administrative functions. This is primarily an administrative position that also supports on-the-ground press and social media activations as needed. This is a great opportunity for an early-career professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment to be part of a high-performing and highly collaborative team. As an active member of the department, day-to-day responsibilities include tracking press coverage, maintaining clipbooks, and reporting media activity internally; supporting contracting for the department; booking photographers for various festivals and events; keeping media and influencer lists up to date; conducting media research for new projects; and ensuring multimedia assets are logged, organized, and easily accessible. This is a hybrid role reporting to the Director of Communications, with time split between remote and on-site work. What you’ll get to do here Monitor Press Office inbox; field and coordinate press and cross-campus requests Track press coverage and maintain clipbooks for campaigns across Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts; report media activity internally to a variety of stakeholders Support licensing and contracting for the department Book photographers for all major Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts festivals and series, plus additional events as needed Organize multimedia assets to support press and social media needs Keep media and influencer lists up to date; conduct media research for new projects to help ensure campaigns reach media who speak to a range of audiences Draft and distribute media alerts and proofread press materials, as needed Actively participate in creative brainstorming for communications campaigns across artistic, educational, and institutional projects Assist with research across departments, tracking competitor and industry trends Staff press and social media activations on the ground, as needed Support press pitching and social media content creation, as opportunities allow You’ll be a fit if you bring Minimum of 2 years of work experience, preferably as part of a Communications function in an arts-focused or nonprofit institution (including internship experience) Highly organized and efficient, with strong administrative skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize workload Foundational knowledge of the media landscape Exhibit good judgment and flexibility in high-pressure and fast-paced work environments Collaborative team player Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Good eye for social media capture; foundational understanding of social platforms Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, Canva; Meltwater and Muckrack a plus Knowledge and appreciation of the performing arts and contemporary pop culture Fluency in Spanish is a plus It is the policy of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. If you require reasonable accommodation in locating open positions, completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Abigail Worsnip at (212) 875–5324. #J-18808-Ljbffr